A Glassy Resonator

I glided across the smooth tabletop... until my gaze caught a small glass bead resting inside a decorative lacquer tray. It was perfectly round... reflecting the soft evening light. Carefully, with immense patience, I aligned my long glossy nail against its curved rim. Tap... ping... A tiny, crystal chime sang out in the stillness. It vibrated so delicately against my fingertip. I waited for the lingering hum to fade completely into the room before daring to tap it once more.