He was coming to that--and makes note, also, that she seems not to intend to pick up extras to sell and supplement her income, as so many in her line of work might.

"I have, if chalk you wish to use." Again, a hand dips into the mysterious realm behind his lapel, this time emerging with a small paper box holding four gently-used pieces of chalk. At some previous point, they had been two pieces.

"There is a dog, but not an especially vigilant one--more the ornamental variety. And while he uses very good locks on several of his doors, I do not know of any traps. He lives alone, but has frequent guests overnight."

"What might you have asked for such a task, in your home world?"