A Glass of Water
Puzzle
A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a glass of water. Instead of pouring one, the bartender pulls out a gun and points it at him. The man looks startled for a moment. Then he says, "Thank you," and walks out without drinking anything.
What happened?
Detective Hints
- Q1: The man asked for water but never drank. What could he actually have needed it for?
- Q2: Why would a bartender answer a simple request for water by drawing a gun?
- Q3: Why would a drawn weapon make a man say 'thank you' and leave his drink untouched?
Key Characters
The Man
SSR
Main Character
"(a sharp, involuntary catch in his throat) Hic— ...sorry...."
The Bartender
SSR
Key Figure
"You look like a man holding his breath between heartbeats..."
The Regular at the Corner Table
SR
Supporting Character
"I saw it. I saw the whole thing from here. And I'll tell ..."
The Heavy Pistol Under the Counter
N
Key Prop
"Cold. Heavy. Sleeping in the dark until a hand wakes me. ..."
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