Fooling the Ferrets

Fooling the Ferrets

The next morning, Mole ran into the kitchen. Badger and Rat were making breakfast. Toad was swinging his sword around. “ Where have you been?” asked Toad.

“ I was talking with the ferrets, ” grinned Mole. “ I hope you were careful, ” said Rat, worried. “ The ferrets had their guns, of course, ” said Mole.

“ But I was careful. ” “ I found Toad’s old washwoman dress. So I put it on, ” said Mole. “ You did?” asked Badger.

“ I put on the bonnet and shawl too! ” laughed Mole. “ Then I went to Toad Hall. ” “ You were very brave, Mole, ” said Badger. Mole told them the story:

“ The ferrets act very important. ‘Who are you?’ they shouted. ‘Good morning! ’ I said, very polite. ‘Do you need any washing done today?’