A Snappy Rib

A dropped folding umbrella lay half-sprawled across the low ledge beside the entrance! I scampered right over and prodded the curved handle with my beak. Slid into the crevice was a loose, spring-loaded black metal rib tipped with a tiny brass rivet. Without waiting, I wedged my beak right under the joint and hoisted upward! Snick-click! The miniature joint snapped cleanly open with a brisk, metallic bite that vibrated straight through my yellow toes. I cocked my head sideways in delight as the slender black arm locked into a rigid salute.