Pinocchio was sitting on Stromboli's countertop in his stage wagon after performing for his puppet show. Stromboli was eating and counting money at the same time. "Bravo, Pinocchio. You were sensational!" Stromboli cheered. After giving Pinocchio a bent washer, Pinocchio took off walking home. By the time he reached the door, he simply went in. "Where have you been? What took you so long?" Geppetto asked feeling worried. "I'm sorry, father. I was going to school until I met someone: a talking fox and a talking cat. They convinced me to become an actor so I did," Pinocchio answered with sorrow.