Badger, Rat, and Mole arrived at Toad Hall.
"Badger was right," said Mole.
"Look at that."
A shiny car was parked at the house.
It was painted red—Toad's favorite color.
"It sure is big," said Rat.
"I'll knock on the door," said Badger.
But before he could, the door burst open.
"Hello!" shouted Toad, smiling.
Toad wore long gloves and a coat.
Goggles covered his eyes.
"You are just in time!" said Toad.
"It's time for a ride in my new car!"
The three friends stared at him.
"What a silly outfit!" said Rat.
"What's wrong?" said Toad.
"These are my driving clothes."
"Take him inside," said Badger.
Rat and Mole grabbed Toad.
"Hey, let go of me!" yelled Toad.
He kicked his legs in the air.
They dragged Toad back into his house.
"Now then," Badger said to Toad,
"take off those stupid clothes!"
"I will not!" cried Toad proudly.
"I won't!"
"Boys, take off his things!" Badger said.
The three friends went right to work.
"I'll sit on him," said Rat.
"Here, I've got his gloves," said Mole.
"I've got his goggles," said Badger.
They pulled at his cap and coat.
Toad kicked angrily.
"Ahhh!" screamed Toad.
"What are you doing?"