“ Secrets had an immense attraction for him, because he never could keep one, and he enjoyed the sort of unhallowed thrill he experienced when he went and told another animal, after having faithfully promised not to. ”
Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (1908). copy citation
| Author | Kenneth Grahame |
|---|---|
| Source | The Wind in the Willows |
| Topic | promise secrets thrills |
| Date | 1908 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/289/289-h/289-h.htm |
Context
“said the Badger. 'There are more ways of getting back a place than taking it by storm. I haven't said my last word yet. Now I'm going to tell you a great secret.'
Toad sat up slowly and dried his eyes. Secrets had an immense attraction for him, because he never could keep one, and he enjoyed the sort of unhallowed thrill he experienced when he went and told another animal, after having faithfully promised not to.
'There—is—an—underground—passage,' said the Badger, impressively, 'that leads from the river-bank, quite near here, right up into the middle of Toad Hall.'
'O, nonsense! Badger,' said Toad, rather airily.” source
Toad sat up slowly and dried his eyes. Secrets had an immense attraction for him, because he never could keep one, and he enjoyed the sort of unhallowed thrill he experienced when he went and told another animal, after having faithfully promised not to.
'There—is—an—underground—passage,' said the Badger, impressively, 'that leads from the river-bank, quite near here, right up into the middle of Toad Hall.'
'O, nonsense! Badger,' said Toad, rather airily.” source
