Characters
What is the full name of the protagonist?
Billy Weaver
What was Billy supposed to do once he got to his destination?
Find a place to live and go see the Branch Manager
What colour were the curtains of the B&B?
Green
How were businessmen described by Billy?
They did things briskly
Where was Billy coming from?
London
How old was Billy?
Seventeen
What did Billy think was a good sign when he looked through the windows into the B&B?
The animals
What were the words 'Bed and Breakfast' compared to?
A big black eye
What did Billy think about the Landlady when she just appeared after he rang the doorbell?
That she was like a Jack in the Box
Where did Billy get off the train?
Bath
How old was the Landlady?
45-50 years old
Why was Billy unable to go to the pub?
A strange force drew him towards the B&B
What did Billy notice when he was taking off his coat?
There were no other coats in the hallway
What does the word 'dainty' mean?
Something small and fragile, usually feminine
What flowers did Billy see underneath the B&B sign?
Chrysanthemums
Name of the man at Head Office who had sent Billy?
Mr Greenslade
What was so strange about the way the Landlady spoke when she welcomed Billy into the house?
She was speaking as if she expected him.
What colour are the Landlady's eyes?
Blue
What does the word 'whiff' mean?
A smell which is just smelt briefly or for a short time
What was the name of the pub that the train porter guided Billy to?
The Bell and Dragon
What were the name of the two boys who had stayed at the B&B?
Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple
What happened to Billy at the end of the story? Be specific
He was poisoned by the Landlady when he drank poisoned tea which had been laced with Cyanide
What created a warm and inviting atmosphere when Billy went down the stairs?
The fire burning and the dog sleeping in front of the fireplace
What is the name of the poison that was in the tea?
Cyanide
How much does the Landlady charge per night?
5 and sixpence