Tote Bag Expedition

I wiggled out from under the shoe bench and spotted a big canvas tote bag resting on the lower peg of the coat stand, hanging low enough to brush the floor! The wide pocket on the outside gaped open like an inviting sea cave, so I gave a hearty tail flick and steered straight into the mouth. Wedged inside was a smooth, round bicycle bell! Naturally, I nudged the little spring-loaded thumb lever with my snout—ping! A clear, vibrating chime rang out, tickling right down into my plush belly. Outside the canvas fold, the world sounded wide and ready for rolling.