With no explanation, label text_A→text_B with either "DON'T KNOW", "NO" or "YES".
text_A: The "snug" was a small private room or area which typically had access to the bar and a frosted glass window, set above head height. Prices for beer were higher in the snug, but people outside of the room could not look in to see who was inside. It was not only the wealthy visitors who would use these rooms. The snug was for patrons who preferred not to be seen in the public bar. Ladies would often enjoy a private drink in the snug in a time when it was frowned upon for women to be in a pub. The local police officer might nip in for a quiet pint, the parish priest for his evening whisky, or lovers for a rendezvous.
text_B: If a local police officer, or maybe a tax collector or process server wanted to keep an eye out for certain locals who might come into a bar and if possible remain hidden himself (though with priority given to being able to see others) would he be better off sitting at the public bar than in the snug?
YES.