Night Patrol Anchor

Darkness settled across the lower carpet sector. Visibility dropped to zero. A true hazard. I descended from the sill to inspect the base of the tall floor lamp. Beside it lay a stray rubber band, abandoned and loose near the coiled cord. Unacceptable disorder. I gripped the thick rubber band, stepped firmly onto the heavy metal base, and wound the band twice around the cord to pin it tightly against the pole. One firm tug. Tension held. The cord is now anchored flat to the floor. The perimeter is secure for the night.