The den

"But why do you want me to push you through?" you ask.

"Because, after this narrow opening, theres a den that should be big enough for me to stay in for a day or two while Dorka looks for me." she says, "I'm not sure how I'll get out when the time comes, mind you, but I'm sure you'll help me. There is room in there for both of us. You should hide too. If she finds you, who knows what she'll do!"

"...but before we worry about that, I need to actually squeeze through..."