Page 20. Questions for discussion: 1. On what topic did the colonel and the young girl disagree? 2. What kind of expression did the American notice came over the face of the hostess? 3. What did the American realize was happening when he noticed bowl of milk? 4. How did the American react to the crisis? 5. What did the American say to make sure that everyone remained perfectly still? 6. What qualities did both the American and the hostess display?