Toad's Dream Car

The Wind in the Willows 12 Toad's Dream Car

The yellow cart lay on its side. Pots and pans spilled onto the road. Food was scattered on the grass. “ What a complete mess! ” said Mole.

Rat jumped up and down. ” Crazy drivers! ” shouted Rat. “ I’m going to call the police! ”

” Look! The horse has run away, ” said Mole. ” The cart has a broken wheel, ” said Rat. ” I’ll go find the horse, ” said Mole. “ I’ll clean up this mess, ” said Rat.

Toad sat in the road staring after the car. He had a big smile on his face. ” Vroom! Vroom! ” said Toad. “ What?” said Rat.

” Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! ” said Toad. ” Toad! What’s the matter with you?” said Rat. ” Toad just sat in the middle of the road. “ Vroom! Vroom! ” he said.