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Chapter
9
The Open Road,
Part II
Toad was so excited that Rat and Mole had come for a visit.
“Now then,” Toad said. “You fellows must help me. It’s
most important!”
“You want us to help you with your boating?” asked
Rat.
“O, pooh, boating!” said Toad, in great disgust. “A
silly, boyish amusement. I gave that up long ago. A waste
of time, that’s what it is. It makes me very sorry to see you
fellows, who ought to know better, spending all your time
thinking about boating. No, I’ve discovered the real thing,
the best occupation for a lifetime. I plan to spend the rest
of my life on it, and can only wish I hadn’t spent so many
years boating. Come with me, dear Ratty, and your dear
friend also. Come with me just as far as the stable yard,
and you shall see what you shall see!”
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