19. Topics for oral and written composition.

1. Character-sketches of a) Michael Lowes, b) his wife, Dora.

2. The relations in the Lowes family.

3. Give an account of all the circumstances that had led up to Michael's offense against the law.

4. Write up the story as if it were a newspaper report.

5. Tell the story as if related by a) his wife, b) one of the bridge players, c) the detective.

6. Explain the title of the story.

7. Why is it always unwise to give way to impulse?