"It seems to me," said Edward, "that you won't have had a proper series of adventures unless you've gone through thick and thin." "Thick and thin what?" asked Avon. "Branches," replied Edward. "We've been on a thick branch; it's time we tried a thin one." So, very carefully, the two creatures moved out along the thin branch. Suddenly, Edward halted. "Avon! Look!" From the opposite end of the very branch they were traveling on, another snail was coming toward them. What's more, there was not enough room for them to pass each other by. One of the snails would surely get knocked off. Edward was very excited. He ran up and down and around in circles. "Avon," he said, "this is the adventure you have been waiting for. That snail is coming our direction. We are going his. One of you has to give way. You're going to fight a famous battle and win!" "What if I lose?" asked Avon. "Avon, if you win this battle, you will be the most famous snail in the world. This is what going on adventures is all about!" "The truth is, Edward, I've never fought a famous battle before.
