Calico Illustrated Classics: The Wind in the Willows

Calico Illustrated Classics: The Wind in the Willows — page 5
Believe me there is nothing as good as messing about in boats all day Look out Rat cried Mole suddenly It was too late The boat struck the bank full tilt Rat lay on his back at the bottom of the boat His heels were in the air Rat picked himself up and laughed It doesn’t matter if you even get anywhere in a boat As long as you are in a boat it’s a wonderful day said Rat Mole wiggled his toes as Rat steered toward a dock Why not spend the day with me asked Rat He scurried off the boat and brought back a lunch basket He lifted the lid to show Mole the treats inside Mole couldn’t believe his luck I can hardly wait to begin Soon Mole was lost in his thoughts He was thinking about this new world he had entered with his new friend He felt quite fortunate 8