The following are stories and questions about them. Each story is followed by a question and answer to a given question.

Story: CHAPTER III 

OFF THE TRACK 

"Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son. 

"I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow. "I don't want to see any more of him." 

"Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil. "I guess we can make him keep his distance." 

"I thought I knew him when he came in, but I wasn't sure," said the restaurant keeper. "The man who runs the hotel, Mr. Brown, had a lot of trouble with him because he wouldn't pay his bill--said it was too high. Then he came here once and said the meat wasn't fresh and the bread was stale and sour. I came close to pitching him out. Don't let him walk over you--if he does take your train." 

"No danger," answered Dave. He had not yet forgotten the rude manner in which Isaac Pludding had shoved him. 

It was soon time for the Oakdale train to arrive, and the students walked back to the depot. The snow was over a foot deep and still coming down steadily. The depot was crowded with folks, and among them they discovered Isaac Pludding, with his valise and a big bundle done up in brown paper. 

"He certainly must be waiting for the train," said Dave; and he was right. When the cars came to a stop the stout man was the first person aboard. The students entered another car and secured seats in a bunch as before. 

"By the way, where is Nat Poole?" asked Roger, suddenly. "I didn't see him get off the other train." 

Question: What train was about to arrive?
Answer:Oakdale train to arrive

Question: Who was about to board the train?
Answer:Isaac Pludding

Question: Was it raining?
Answer:The snow was over a foot deep

Question: Was it continuing to pile up?
Answer:snow was still coming down steadily.

Question: Who recognized Isaac when he came in?
Answer:Dave

Question: Who is in charge of the motel?
Answer:Mr. Brown

Question: Who did he recognize?
Answer:Isaac Pludding

Question: And who mentions that they do not wish to lay eyes upon him again?
Answer:Shadow

Question: What did he/she wish that he was not doing?
Answer:Waiting for the train.

Question: Does anyone disappear while on the train?
Answer:Nat Poole

Question: Why does everyone think he vanished?
Answer:
Because Roger didn't see him get off the other train.