POOR MS. FERAL HAS NO IDEA WHAT "NEGOTIATE" MEANS

We have told her often that we will feed her and all she has to do is take care of the mice.

I think that confused her.  Evidently to her it means to give  mice whatever they want.   I heard "Devious Mouse" recently  trying to negotiate with Ms. Feral telling the cat that if she would only let her survive there will soon be more mice coming in the near future and Ms. Feral could take her pick - not only one but however may mice she would like.    Evidently Devious Mouse is pregnant.

Ms. Feral just sat there looking totally confused and perplexed.  She has never heard the word "negotiate".  She wants to take care of the mouse but has no idea what to do.