05-A PACKAGE FOR MR. STILTON!

A PACKAGE FOR MR. STILTON! Half an hour later, the doorbell rang. Ring! Ring! Ring! I decided not to answer it. But the doorbell kept ringing. It was ten times worse than the ding of the toaster oven, which I was now afraid of. I wanted to stick my head UNDERWATER to drown out the horrible noise. Finally, I went to the door. "A package for Mr. Stilton!" a small voice squeaked. I didn't move.

Then I heard a loud sniff. "Hmm ... this smells like a box of Cheesy Chews to me," the voice continued. "What a lucky mouse!" Instantly, my mouth began to water. I scratched my head. I couldn't just leave A BOX of Cheesy Chews on my front step. They would melt for sure. All of that delicious chocolate and cheese gone to waste. It was unthinkable. It was unimaginable. It was unmousy. I waited for a couple of minutes. Then I carefully unlocked the door. I stuck my snout outside....