Through the Mail Slot

I pushed past the heavy entryway rug to check the front door! The big outside world has been calling me all afternoon. Right near the bottom of the door, there was a metal letter slot with a flap. I grabbed the edge of a stray umbrella handle, hoisted myself up to the brass rim, and nudged the spring-loaded flap forward with both gloves. A blast of cool air rushed right past my ears! Through the crack, I caught sight of the wide tiled hallway and a row of doors just waiting to be explored.