Finding Home

The Wind in the Willows 29 Finding Home

Rat sat beside Mole on the log. “ When I c-c-called you, ” cried Mole, “ you w-w-wouldn’t listen. ” Rat patted Mole on the shoulder.

” You d-d-didn’t turn back. I h-h-had to leave it, ” cried Mole. “ I only wanted to see my home again! ”

” I’ve been so selfish! ” said Rat. “ I only cared about my home by the river. ” Mole wiped his tears. ” Well, ” said Rat, “ we’re going to find your home. ”

Rat stood up. “ Come along, ” he said. “ Show me the way. ” “ Oh Ratty, it’s no good, ” said Mole. “ It will be dark soon. ”

“ We will find your place, ” Rat said. “ Even if we stay out all night. ” Rat took Mole’s arm, and they walked back. “ I think I smell it, Rat, ” said Mole.