How are Mr Nuttel and Vera similar and different? Use details from the story to support your answer.

Similarities between Vera and Mr. Nuttel include the fact that neither wants to be there, and neither wants to talk to the other.

Their differences are many.... Vera is a young woman; Nuttel is an older man. Vera is self-confidant; Nuttel is a bundle of nerves. Vera is a part of a family.... Nuttel is alone, and finally, Vera knows all there is to know about the area, and Nuttel knows nothing.