"Haven't your parents or the Genie ever told you that dolls don't get married."Iago told them.

"They will."

"No, they won't!"

"But why?"

"Cause...they're not in love!"

"Yes they are!"

"No they're not! They're dolls!"

"But they're going to be together forever!"

Iago rolled his eyes.

"Listen, kid, these dolls are just toys. Toys don't fall in love!"

"But..."

"Enough! Now, everybody's grounded!"

The kids started to cry.

"No, no, no, don't cry! Stop making so much noise! Fine! You're right and I'm wrong, but shut up already!"

They stopped crying.

"Look, you're still grounded. For leaving without permission."

"But we were in the courtyard."

"I don't care. You left the room!"

"But you said we couldn't leave the Palace!"

"Exactly! Now you're admitting you left the Palace!"

"We were in the courtyard."

"Can anyone testify to that? Aha! No one! I win. Everybody to their rooms! Now! And I am FAR from kidding!"

"What's a kidding?"

"You just do as you're told!"

"I want them to get married!"

"There's no wedding today, till your parents or the Genie get back!"

"But Genie said they could get married!"

"Then you wait till the Genie gets here. We're postponing the wedding!"

"But..."

"No buts about it! The Genie's not here! I am! And I'm in charge! And I say go to your rooms!"

Everyone stayed where they were, looking at their hands, or looking imploringly at Iago.

"Don't give me those looks, cause they ain't gonna work!"

After a while, he gave in.

"Fine! We can have the dolls get married!"

Soon, they had all the guests, and the bride and groom ready. Iago was to wear a frilly pink costume and walk down the aisle before the bride.

"After this, definitely grounded. For life!"he grumbled to himself.

"All right, now!"he said, as soon as they finished. "Time for bed!"

"But it's daytime."

"Bed!"

"We still have the festivities!"

Pretty soon the whole room was filled with cakes and sweets.

"On second thought,"said Iago, looking at all the food. "Today, everyone will get the privilege to stay up late! Now, dig in!"he said, digging in.

After a while, everyone had a bad stomachache from so many sweets.

"Ooohhh, my stomach!"Iago complained.

"I don't feel good."

"I wish Mommy and Daddy were here."

"Where's Genie?"

"They won't be back for a while, kids. Now, for reals, bed!"

"My stomach hurts."

"There's nothing I can do about it. Bed! You'll feel better in the morning."

"I don't feel good now."

"Well, too bad. Now, bed."

Everyone obeyed without talking bad.

Maybe they should pig out every day! That way, they'll be sure to behave. Iago thought to himself.