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1. 1.

   Write a newspaper article about the capture of 'Silky' Bob. The article should focus on his criminal record.

2. 2.

   If you were Jimmy Wells, what would have done, and why?

3. 3.

   Narrate in your own words the explanation the man, in the doorway of the hardware store, gave the police officer.

4. 4.

   How did Bob finally make out that the man with him was not Jimmy?

   1. The electric light lit up the impostor's face.
   2. The other man mentioned Something that Bob didn't remember.
   3. The man tried to arrest him.
   4. He realised Jimmy was not so tall.
5. 5.

   'Going to call time on him sharp?' In the light of what you found out at the end of the story, why do you think the police officer asked Bob this?

6. 6.

   Describe the patrolling policeman.