All the Riverbankers came to Toad's party.
Toad Hall was full of lights and music.
"What wonderful food," said a chipmunk.
"Toad Hall is a grand home!" said a squirrel.
Toad came down the stairs.
"Hooray for Toad!" all the guests cried.
"Thank you," said Toad.
"I'm glad to be back."
The other animals gathered around him.
"You sure made the weasels run!" said a skunk.
"Well, I had a lot of help," said Toad.
"You must be a brave fighter!" said a raccoon.
"We all fought as a team," said Toad.
"What courage!" said a young beaver.
"You beat the Chief Weasel all by yourself!"
"He's just a bully," said Toad.
"Bullies scare easily."
Otter ran over to hug Toad.
"Our hero!" shouted Otter.
"Everyone wants to hear about your fight!"
"Badger was the leader," said Toad. "Not me."
Badger and Rat watched Toad.
"Listen to Toad!" said Badger.
"Can you believe it?"
"Toad has really changed!" said Rat.
Badger was pleased.
The party was wonderful.
The guests laughed and talked.
But they noticed that Toad was different.
"Why doesn't Toad sing?" someone asked.
Then everyone called for Toad to sing.
"Toad! Toad! Sing us a song!" they cried.
But Toad just shook his head and smiled.