Who asked Mr. Macheson to come with her?
Wilhelmina
Who had they come to see Mr. Hurd about?
Letty
Was Mr. Hurd very patient?
no
What was he attempting to show?
bravado
Was he able to conceal his annoyance at Wilhelmina and Macheson?
no
How many minutes did he declare he could spare?
five
With what type of civility did he say it?
strained civility
Where was Mr. Hurd trying to go?
to town
Who wanted to see him there?
Mr. White
When?
early to-morrow morning
Regarding what?
the new leases
Was he expected to speak before a group of people?
yes
About what?
the Loughborough water scheme
What did Mr. Hurd insist he didn't want to miss?
the train
Is Mr. Hurd in Wilhelmina's employ?
yes
Is it her house?
no
What man doesn't he want in it?
Macheson
Where was he standing?
upon the threshold
And Wilhelmina?
between the two
Is there any reason for any of them to quarrel?
no