The Wind in the Willows chapter 3

Months after meeting Toad, Mole is curious about meeting the elusive Badger. He had hoped Badger might show up at Rat’s house, but Rat keeps reminding Mole that Badger prefers solitude. As winter approaches, Rat begins napping for long periods of time, leaving Mole with the opportunity to sneak off into the Wild Wood to search for Badger himself.