Who was sailing to Sydney?
Joan
How long did she have until she was scheduled to go?
five weeks
How did she feel about waiting that long?
rueful
Did Young give her another option?
yes
What was it?
the _Upolu_
When was that leaving?
to-morrow afternoon
From where?
Tulagi
Was it making other stops before heading to Sydney?
yes
Where did Joan have to go first?
Guvutu
For what?
shopping
What did she need to purchase?
cloth
Why?
to make a dress
For herself?
yes
What type of vessel did she decide to use for traveling?
whale-boat
How much time did she need before being ready to leave?
an hour
Where did men boast about drinking in excess?
Guvutu
Who knew this information?
Christian Young
What else did he know?
news of the new rifles adrift on Ysabel
Anything else?
the latest murders on Malaita
What was the most important fact though?
the _Matambo_ had gone on a reef