The 'gun' is one of those cigarette lighters that produce a flame from the end when you pull the trigger. The barkeeper just lit the man's cigarette for him.
No.
Did the barkeeper and the customer know each other before the incident?
Probably not, but it doesn't matter.
Did the barkeeper intend the gun to be a threatening gesture? i.e. a threat to shoot at the customer?
A little hard to answer. In a way, yes. But this may be misleading.
Was it a real gun, loaded with bullets?
Yes, a real gun. If it was loaded is of no importance.
Are any of these factors relevant:
The historical time of the incident?
The time of day, week or year?
The state of health of either the barman or the customer?
The relationship between the two (blood relation, friend, enemy or whatever)?
If I knew what either or both were wearing would that help? (i.e. uniform or identifying clothing).
Time: No
State of health: Yes
Relationship: No
Clothin: No
Is it essential to the story that he asked for water, rather than another drink, or other item?
Yes
Could it be re-written, with the same basic idea, but using something other than a glass of water?
Yes
This probably seems contradictory, and the above "yes" is a little shaky... He might ask for something else, but in a bar the glass of water is the most logical choice.
Is it necessary to the story that the man leaves the bar after saying "Thank you"?
No
Apologies for asking so many questions at one time, but with the time zone difference if I ask them one at a time it will take me months to guess. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
You're welcome! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
