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What condition was the roll-top desk in when the narrator found it?
What condition was the roll-top desk in when the narrator found it?
The roll-top desk was in a bad condition, with the roll-top in several pieces, one leg clumsily mended, and scorch marks all down one side.
What did the narrator plan to do with the roll-top desk?
What did the narrator plan to do with the roll-top desk?
The narrator planned to restore the desk, despite its bad condition, as it was being sold for very little money.
What day did the narrator begin working on the desk?
What day did the narrator begin working on the desk?
The narrator began working on the desk on Christmas Eve.
What damage did the narrator notice on the desk's veneer?
What damage did the narrator notice on the desk's veneer?
What had clearly taken their toll on the desk according to the narrator?
What had clearly taken their toll on the desk according to the narrator?
What condition was the roll-top desk in when the speaker found it?
What condition was the roll-top desk in when the speaker found it?
What did the speaker plan to do with the roll-top desk?
What did the speaker plan to do with the roll-top desk?
What did the speaker find when they removed the roll-top and pulled out the drawers?
What did the speaker find when they removed the roll-top and pulled out the drawers?
Why did the speaker decide to purchase the roll-top desk despite its condition?
Why did the speaker decide to purchase the roll-top desk despite its condition?
What became evident about the desk's condition as the speaker worked on it?
What became evident about the desk's condition as the speaker worked on it?
