The uncertain song — a room for one change

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At closing time, Lina found the question still waiting on the table. Under it was a description: “A lyric page looks like it contains a recording when it does not.”

Lina did not have time to solve every question in the room. There was time to write one useful proposal: “State clearly whether the item is lyrics, audio, or both.”

At closing time the following day, the question was no longer hidden. It had a place, a small answer, and room for a better one.