[ She does notice that he's not more specific - and it occurs to her that she probably should've been clearer on her wording as well, as she'd meant to ask about the solidly green boxes. But luckily it wasn't a complete waste of a question either way - it just might mean that she needs to use an extra question here in narrowing. ]
Does the box have any sort of pattern on it?
[ That should clearly distinguish between the two possibilities, she thinks. ]
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Does the box have any sort of pattern on it?
[ That should clearly distinguish between the two possibilities, she thinks. ]