1 Because he half-sees Hathall lift his hand, and is worried that he might get hit. He moves quickly
down the top three stairs so that this doesn’t happen.
2 a On Monday, he finds that Hathall has not come home after work – he gets to West End Green at
six o’clock and waits until 7.30pm, then he goes along Dartmeet Avenue, where there is no light
in Hathall’s room.
b On Tuesday, he doesn’t find out anything – he is too busy to watch Hathall.
c On Wednesday, he sees Hathall coming out of work at 5pm. He then watches him go down into
Bond Street underground station and take a train west – away from home.
3 Her name; her address; when she is starting; the hours she is going to work; and where her wages
will be paid (into her bank or the Post Office).
4 Because Hathall is leaving for Brazil the day before Christmas Eve.