The Scary Old Maid

Alex has decided he loves card games. We do Go Fish, Crazy 8s, War and now Old Maid. But heaven help him should he actually get the Old Maid. He throws his head back and wails, "I don't want her. She's so scary!" Anna's response (looking on a bit unsure), "Oh, Alex. It's OK, she's not THAT scary!" Even after trying to convince him that there's still a chance I can get her back, he forfeits the game because he can't stand the sight of her.