We wander into the waves—but not too far. We can still touch the bottom. A swell comes, and we ride it all the way back to the beach.
Then we race out into the surf and ride another wave to shore. We’re on our way again when Posey points to something farther out.
“Did you see that?” he exclaims.
Sir Pounce and I look in the direction Posey’s pointing.
WHAP! A fish jumps in front of us and slaps back into the water.
“People live in the ocean!” Posey says with a gasp.
I giggle. “Not people, but there are animals that do.”
Can you imagine what it would be like if we lived in the ocean? Personally, I know I would love it. I decide to share a secret.
“I know this may sound silly,” I say. “But I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid.”
I wait for Posey and Sir Pounce to laugh at me, but they don’t laugh at all! Instead, a sneaky grin sweeps across Posey’s face. He gets this look when he’s about to say something wild. Okay, get ready for it, Daisy. Here it comes . . . !
Posey raises his eyebrows and asks, “How would you like to be a mermaid for a day?”