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Toad talked big about all he was going to do in the days to come, while stars grew fuller and larger all around them, and a yellow moon, appearing suddenly and silently from nowhere in particular, came to keep them company and listen to their talk.

Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame

Scottish Novelist

Born: Mar 8, 1859

Died: Jul 6, 1932

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