The Crinkly Envelope

I heard a sharp *clack-flutter* right through the metal mail slot by the front door! Gasp—a heavy, stiff cardboard mailer landed straight on the floor tiles! I dashed right over and leaped with both paws onto the flap, but—whoosh! The slick paper slid across the smooth ceramic, sending me spinning sideways like a furry top! I gasped, clutching my tummy with wide eyes, convinced I was launching right into the closet door! But the envelope bumped gently into a wool runner rug and stopped. Right along the edge was a bright red tear strip waiting to be pulled!