She seems to relax once it's explained. "Oh, I see," she replied, settling in next to her and peering at the little gallows.

"Ah, a guessing game, yes, a race to stop the hanging. Oh, this is most acceptable to pass the time."

She pauses. "Five letters. Is there a difference between vowels or consonants?"

That being asked, she folds her hands and looks actually rather enthused, by her standards.

"Do I go first?"