"He wouldn't be quiet, he'd just sit there and make his toad noises, like he was trying to tell us something important."
This quote highlights the mysterious and almost unsettling presence of the toad, which adds to the overall eerie atmosphere of the novel.
The toad's "toad noises" are described as being like a message, but one that is unclear and unsettling. This aligns with the theme of the book, where the characters are constantly grappling with mysteries and trying to decipher hidden meanings.