Was Jefferson sitting in the shade?
Yes
Of what?
The bougainvillea
What was he thinking about?
Some letters
Who was lounging near him?
Austin
What was he reclined in?
a basket-chair
What newspaper was he reading?
The Diario
Is Austin Jefferson's wife?
unknown
What kind of partners are they?
Business
Did Jefferson have any clerks around?
Yes
What country did they hail from?
Spain
Who was typing somewhat noisily?
Betty
Is the tomato crop doing well?
No
Who wanted to get out of fertilizers?
Martinez
What houses are cutting down their orders?
Palma import houses
What company had Austin joined?
Pancho Brown
What did he study then?
The accounts
When did he tell himself he had done a good job?
When the credits went up
Was it a new experience being able to write a large check?
Yes
Where does it bug him now to have money kept?
At the bank
Who hinted he knows about a deal and is expected to come around?
Wolf