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The Bell and Dragon

This is the name given to the pub where the protagonist originally intends to stay the night.

London

The protagonist originally comes from this great city.

Bath

The protagonist travels to this city at the beginning of the story.

The Head Office

This is the name of the protagonist's place of business.

Bed and Breakfast

After being mesmerized by the sign in the window, the protagonist decides to spend the night here.

Pussy Willows

A bouquet of this flower is in the landlady's front window.

Basil

This is the name given to the small, stuffed dachshund.

Briskness

The protagonist associates this trait with success.

Bitter Almonds

The protagonist drinks tea which has this odd taste; unbeknownst to him, this flavor is a sign of cyanide, a deadly poison.

The Guestbook

Signing this object is described by the landlady as "the law of the land...

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