A Shiny Discovery Under the Couch

I scrambled under the dark edge of the couch and spotted a tiny silver glint! It was wedged between carpet fibers and an old wooden pencil. Oof, heave-ho! I grabbed the pencil like a lever, planting both feet firmly against the dusty carpet, and pushed down with all my weight. Pop! Out flew a heavy brass coat button, rolling right to my toes. I gave it a quick buff on my tummy and tucked it into a safe crevice behind the sofa leg.