Talking to Toad

The Wind in the Willows 38 Talking to Toad

Toad struggled under his friends. “ Get off me! ” he screamed. “ You have no right! Help! Help! ” “ Hold still, Toad, ” said Mole.

Finally they got Toad out of his coat and cap. The goggles and gloves lay on the floor. “ Now stand up, Toad, ” said Mole. “ You look like yourself again. ”

Toad calmed down. In fact, he even giggled a little. ” Toad, you knew we would come, ” said Badger. ” We warned you! ” said Rat.

” You are spending all your money, ” said Mole. “ But . . . , ” said Toad. “ You are getting a bad name, ” said Badger. ” But . . . , ” said Toad.

” The police are always after you, ” said Rat. ” But . . . , ” said Toad. ” You are a terrible driver! ” cried Mole. Toad looked down sadly.