Who is having a conversation?
Tom Blunt and Richard Sharp
What is Richard's nickname?
Dick
What is their occupation?
they're students
Does Dick agree with Tom?
no
Are they indoors?
yes
What are they sitting by?
a fire
Is Dick sitting on a stool?
no
What is he sitting on?
a chair
What did he put on the chair's arms?
his elbows
What might help him think?
the position of his hands
What's special about that?
all the fingertips are touching
Is he sitting in a refined position?
no
What does Tom want to do to help him think?
have his hands employed
What is he working on?
a walking-stick
What is he doing to it?
carving it
Which part?
the head
What animal is he making it look like?
a monkey
Does he think he's doing a good job?
yes
What does he think about Dicks speech?
it's unconvincing
Is this a friendly debate?
yes