What happened the next night?
He engaged a room.
Who did?
Duncombe
Was he at home?
No
Where was he?
In the courtyard.
Of what?
The Grand Hotel,
Was he looking for anyone?
Yes.
Who might that be?
Miss Poynton
How did he describe her?
A young English lady
Did the man have an answer for him right away?
Yes
Was she available?
She was not in
Would the man take a message for her?
No
Why not?
He disappeared.
Did he come back?
Yes
And what did he say?
The manager would like to see him.
Did he go with him?
Yes
Did he ask if he knew the lady?
Yes
Did Duncombe remain standing?
No
Why not?
He was asked to take a seat
What had the person at the counter told him?
That the manager wished to speak to him
Did the manager agree?
Yes