Toad Never Listens

The Wind in the Willows 39 Toad Never Listens

Rat and Mole sat in armchairs in Toad Hall. In the next room, Badger was talking to Toad. ” I hope Toad is taking it well, ” said Mole. ” I don’t think Toad will listen, ” said Rat.

They heard Badger’s voice go quiet. ” Rat, it sounds like Toad is crying, ” said Mole. The door opened, and Badger and Toad appeared. Badger looked serious and Toad looked tearful.

” Sit down, Toad, ” said Badger. Toad sat next to Rat and Mole. Badger faced them and cleared his throat. ” My friends, Toad is truly sorry, ” said Badger.

“ Well, that’s good news, ” said Mole. “ Toad, ” said Badger, “ I want you to apologize. ” Toad looked this way and that. The others waited in silence.

Suddenly, Toad jumped up. “ No! I’m not sorry! ” yelled Toad. “ I won’t stop driving! Vroom! ”