Who sat at the foot of the table?
an old woman
What did she have before her?
a black teapot, a brown sugar-basin, a yellow milk jug, and a cracked tea-cup
What was her name?
Mrs Slagg
Who sat at the foot of the table?
a young man
What was he holding in one hand?
a large knife
And in the other?
a huge loaf of bread
What did he have before him?
a mass of yellow butter in a blue plate
What was his name?
Jim
What was the woman's relationship to him?
his mother
Where were his brothers and sisters?
Jim had no brothers or sisters
And his dad?
at market,
Was his face pale?
no
What had he been telling his mom?
a heap o' wonderful tales
Did she believe them?
yes
But were they easy to believe?
no
Did he thank his mom?
yes
What did he use his knife for?
he cut an enormous slice from the loaf
What did he put on it?
a mass of the yellow butter
Did he ask for more to drink?
yes