Through the Letter Slot

Morning light crept right under the front entrance, and staying cooped inside wasn't on the agenda! I bolted down the hall to the front door, eyeing the low bronze letter flap. I grabbed the sturdy metal umbrella stand nearby, vaulted up to the crossbar, and tapped the swinging flap wide open with my foot. Whoa! A rush of cool outdoor breeze swept in, revealing the wide carpeted hallway outside and a freshly dropped paper flyer lying on the outer mat. Fresh air, new territory—time to plan an escape dash!