The Setting The Setting of "The Landlady" is in Bath, England at a Bed and Breakfast. "Green curtains (some sort of velvety material) were hanging down on either side of the window. The chrysanthemums looked wonderful beside them. He went right up and peered through the glass into the room, and the first thing he saw was a bright fire burning in the hearth. On the carpet in front of the fire, a pretty little dachshund was curled up asleep with its nose tucked into its belly." This was what Billy saw from the window of the B and B. Falling Action: As Billy talks to the landlady, she reveals that the dog by the fire and the parrot were stuffed by the Landlady. They also continue to talk about Mr. Mulholland and Mr.Temple. "I stuff all of my little pets myself when they pass away.