I was at the beach one time with my gold metallic shoulder bag. I just wanted to wade in the water. So I sat my pocketbook down on a towel, and the next thing I knew she was floating out into the ocean! You have never in your life seen a person run so fast - and through water, at that! If I'd been in the Olympic Track and Field event, I would have won a Gold Medal! Thankfully, nothing happened to my bag. All the water dripped off, and she was none the worse for wear. Another time I stopped my car when I saw a stray dog. (Yes, I am a sap and cannot drive past a stray dog.) I had barely gotten out of my car when the dog came running toward me. He jumped into my car without my even having to coax him! He was a male Pit Bull, and he stepped all over my pocketbook as he climbed over into the passenger seat. Thank heavens, the bag was of thick pebbled leather. I don't know what can ruin pebbled leather. Maybe fire. Anyway, there was not a mark on that bag even after being trampled beneath dog nails. So, purse was fine, and dog got a home. Don't you just love Happy Endings?
