A Gleaming Circle
Wiggling across the carpet on my belly was steady work, but I spotted a bright metal circle shining under the floor lamp. I nudged forward with a gentle flip of my tail until my open mouth gently bumped against it. It was cool and smooth, not soft like the rug at all! Curious, I rested my lower jaw against its edge to inspect it closely. Is this little shiny plate here to guard the lamp base? I leaned against it for a moment, keeping quiet watch over the corner.