Elevator

i was on my way to do an arabic presentation for my professor during her office hours, and i took the elevator from the 1st to 6th floor. i got in, there was a disconcerting noise, a sharp jolt upward, and then nothing. the inner door opened to reveal concrete.

i was stuck in the elevator for forty minutes. i didn't panic, i was merely glad that i had gone to the library before getting in the elevator--at least i had my research with me. when i finally got out, thanks to the help of an extremely large maintenance man, i made a vow to take the stairs whenever humanly possible.