The Night Mat Patrol

Night had settled, and past the open mailbox I spotted the bright lobby rug! Time to head back inside, but first—an obstacle course! I trotted my yellow feet toward a heavy ribbed rubber floor mat rolled up along the wall like a ramp. Tap-tap-zoom! I threw my round body against the curled lip to climb it. Flump-scrunch! The thick rubber groaned and uncoiled two inches under my weight, tossing me back onto my bottom! Squeeeak! I slammed on the brakes, rocking rapidly side to side on my heels, frozen in place. No blast! The rubber simply stayed half-flattened, welcoming my round feet right on top. Victory!