Who lit his cigar?
Clarke
What was the nephew's name?
Richard Blake
What was burning?
fire
Where?
library
Who was sitting in a leather chair?
Challoner
Did someone hand him a letter?
yes
Who?
a servant
Who came into the room?
Clarke
What news did he bring?
of my nephew
What name was at the bottom of the card?
Sweetwater
What was Sweetwater?
the prairie town from which Blake had started on his quest into the wilderness
Was it evening when all this was happening?
no
What time of day was it?
early morning
What was Clarke disconcerted by?
his object would be known
What was he counting on?
Challoner's being surprised and thrown off his guard
How long was the nephew in the settlement where Clarke lived?
week
What was he doing there?
preparing for a journey
What was he looking for?
something to make varnish
Who did he take with him?
2 men
Where was one of the men from?
paint factory