The Umbrella Man

Who is the narrator? Why are they standing in the rain? They are on the way to the dentist. They are looking for a taxi home. They are waiting for their driver. They are waiting for a friend. What does the old man ask from them? He asks for an umbrella. He asks to join their taxi home. He asks for a pound. He asks for a drink. What is the reason he gives? What does he offer in exchange? What is the Red Lion? restaurant train station pub museum The girls says that he does not look so tired. Why is that an important comment? What is shocking to the girl and her mother when he leaves the Red Lion? Why does the mother say " I bet he prays like mad for rainy days"? What other name can you give to this story?