A Shiner

Mister Smitty is a shiny smitty!

Mister Smitty’s coat (of not so many colors) shines mightily i’ the sun. His topmost hairs look translucent, almost clear. They ride lightly on his back, raying out like the long quills of peacock feathers (especially after he’s been combed and scratched repeatedly by one of those misters.

“Hard to tell ‘em apart. Just comb me!”