Chapter
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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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