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once the wording receives full attention.

A useful practice emerges for future encounters with similar questions. Slow the pace of response. Examine each word with care. The element that creates

difficulty often rests in the open wording.

The question arises whether the solution appeared on the first attempt. The alternative involves an initial multiplication of sisters before a second look at the sentence.

Riddles of this type offer entertainment. They also encourage patience. They encourage attention to detail. They encourage the satisfaction that follows when assumptions give way to clearer