200. lecke

Who was the main character in the story?
The main character in the story is a very young officer.

Where was the young officer traveling to?
The young officer was traveling to visit his mother in another town.

What did the officer want to do at the railway station?
He wanted to telephone his mother to tell her the time of his train so she could meet him at the station in her car.

Why did the young officer need to make a telephone call?
He needed to make a telephone call to inform his mother of his train’s arrival time.

What problem did the officer encounter when he searched his pockets?
The officer found that he didn’t have the right money for the telephone call.

Who did the officer ask for help outside the station?
The officer asked an old soldier for help.

What was the old soldier’s initial reaction to the officer’s request?
The old soldier initially responded by saying, “Wait a moment,” as he began to look for change in his pocket.

How did the young officer respond to the old soldier’s way of speaking?
The young officer responded angrily, saying, “Don’t you know how to speak to an officer?” and insisted they start again.

What did the old soldier ultimately say when asked for change?
The old soldier ultimately said, “No, sir!” when asked if he had change for ten pence.