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"But you can't grow, Pinocchio," answered the Fairy.
"Why not?"
"Because Marionettes never grow. They are born Marionettes, they live Marionettes, and they die Marionettes. That is how it is."
"Oh, I'm tired of always being a Marionette!" cried Pinocchio, disgusted. "It's about time for me to grow as everyone else does. I want to be a real person rather than a wooden boy."
"And you will if you deserve it--"