Phantom Hollow And still, as he looked, he lived

The beast of the wild wood was swift to stumble through uncertainty. Ratty did not want her to feel as though she was put on the spot, but he didn't imagine Badger or Mole would be thrilled with only a half story. 

Don't be silly! Rat raced to the end of his dock and shoved his makeshift boat into the riverwater with a wobbly start. It was only a smooth piece of wood. 

I'm not friends with fish. Dreadfully stupid things. Rat smiled to the wild wood beast. He waved his paw for her to travel with him on the river edge. She would surely keep up with those long legs.