Late in his twilight years, a truly uncommon Opossum by the name of Wendell Periwinkle decided to sit at his Pembroke table and write out his memoirs. After very careful consideration, he has decided to have them published. In this very first account, entitled "The Beggar's Purse," Wendell Periwinkle reveals his secret identity and solves a perplexing mystery involving the strange disappearance of a German Short-haired Pointer. Please pour yourself a nice cup of your favorite tea, put your feet up for a while, and enjoy the first memoir of the remarkable Wendell Periwinkle.