A Curious Clicker

The carpet felt huge, so I aimed for the nearest rise! Scrambling up a stack of glossy magazines brought me right to the coffee table shelf. Tucked between two thick books was this tiny silver gadget with a coiled spring. I nudged it with both hands, and snap—a red ballpoint tip clicked out! It startled my tail upright, but seeing it work was incredible. I leaned my weight against the button to click it again, listening to that sharp little rhythm in the quiet room.