What was Archie buying?
a book
For himself?
No
For who then?
for Bill Brewster
Why was he buying it for him?
unknown
Did he talk to anyone at the store?
Yes
Who?
the girl behind the counter
Was she interested in him?
Yes
Why?
she was interested in his English accent
So what did he do after the store?
he encountered Reggie van Tuy
Did they talk?
Yes
What about?
About the book and about a man's clothing
Were they friends?
Yes
How did they know each other?
unknown
Was his buddy strong?
No
Why not?
he was never at his strongest in the morning
Any idea why?
he had a sensitive eye for clothes and saw a poorly-dressed man
Was he a snob?
Yes