11.第（11）集In a Ditch

Episode 11: In a Ditch

The stars faded and the sun rose. The dewsparkled on the grass.

“Good morning,” said Rat, waking.

“Good morning,” said Mole.

Toad was still sleeping and snoring.

“Well,” said Rat,” there are chores to do.”

Mole fed the horse and Rat got the dishesout. Together they collected firewood. Rat started a fire and Mole cookedbreakfast. Finally the smell of coffee woke Toad.

“Ah,” said Toad, stretching.” Isn’t itgreat? There are no chores to do on the toad!”

“That true for people who sleep too late,”grumbled Rat.

But Toad didn’t hear him. He was too busteating.

“I’m read, let’s go!” cried Toad afterbreakfast.

Mole and Rat got into the cart. Toad tiedthe horse to the cart, and they stared off. The dusty road led through ameadow.

“Do you hear that noise?” asked Toad.

“It’s coming from behind us,” said Mole.

They all looked. A cloud of dust was comingup fast. Vroom! Vroom!

“Oh no!” cried Rat. “Look out!”

A blast of wind zoomed past. Vroom! Vroom!

“Ahh!” they screamed.

The cart tipped and fell over into a ditch.The dust cleared. Ahead, a big, beautiful car raced down the road!