A Shiny Discovery

My feet pattered along the smooth wood as I stepped away from the console toward the edge of the coffee table. Right near a ceramic mug lay a small, shiny metal paperclip. I paused, tilting my head with a low chirp to inspect it. It looked light enough! Crouching down, I gripped the curved silver wire with both small hands and gave a careful tug. It slid easily across the polished surface with a tiny clink. I nudged it forward inch by inch until it rested neatly aligned against the coaster. From here, I stood straight and took in the wide view of the quiet room.