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Toad led the way to the stable yard. Rat followed,
with a most unhappy look on his face. There, for all to see
was a travel wagon, shining with newness. It was painted
yellow and green.
“There you are!” cried Toad. “There’s real life for you
in that travel wagon. The open road! The dusty highway!
Camps, villages, towns, cities! Here today, up and off
to somewhere else tomorrow! Travel, new places to see,
fun! The whole world before you! A horizon that’s always
changing! Mind you: this is the very finest wagon of its
sort that was ever made. Come and look at the inside.
Planned all of it myself, I did!’
Mole followed Toad eagerly up the steps and into the
wagon. Rat did not move. He only snorted and put his
hands deep into his pockets.
86 Classic Tales