A Shiny Substitute

Gold coins can wait for another day! While padding toward the soft shadow under the sofa, a tiny metallic flash caught my attention. I stopped, lowered my head, and nudged it softly. It wasn't gold, but a smooth brass button with four tiny holes, lying flat against the woven rug. I patted it with one front paw, sending it spinning across the fabric until it bumped against a stray tassel. Finding small treasures doesn't need to cost a thing.