Who met?
two friends
Why?
to discuss matters of grave importance
Where did they meet
a coffee-tavern
In what city?
Gorleston
In what kind of room
cheerful room
Was this an appointment?
yes
What was one of their names?
Bob Lumsden
The other?
Pat Stiver
What were they drinking?
coffee
What were they eating?
slices of buttered bread
Was Bob an abstainer
yes
What does that mean
That he doesn't drink
Drink what?
drink nothin' with spirits in it