Four couples assembled together To share an afternoon meal. They gathered around a round table Piled high with roast beef and veal. Though every man sat between two women, No man sat next to his mate. From the following clues that I give you, Can you figure where each of them ate? Tyrone sat across from the pilot And next to demure Mrs. Tewes. George's wife worked each day as a jeweler And he spent his time selling shoes. Delane, he taught shorthand and typing. The author was named Mary Jane. Harry sat facing the doctor And at left of sweet Mrs. Delane. Mr. Tewes had his dinner alongside The photographer and Betty Kay. Loretta's name was Van Allen, The only blonde was Renee. Ed sat to the right of a Collins. A lawyer was one of the bunch. From only the clues I have given, Can you figure where each one ate lunch? 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5
Can you fill in the seating chart?
Solution to the Problem:
| Seat | First Name | Last Name | Occupation |
| 1 | Harry | Tewes | pilot |
| 2 | Loretta | van Allen | photographer |
| 3 | Ed | Delane | Teacher |
| 4 | Renee | Collins | Jeweler |
| 5 | Tyrone | van Allen | doctor |
| 6 | Mary Jane | Tewes | author |
| 7 | George | Collins | salesman |
| 8 | Betty Kay | Delane | lawyer |
Correctly solved by:
| 1. Kat Bronson | Winchester, VA |
| 2. Michael Leatherman | Norfolk, VA |
| 3. Jason Aikens | Winchester, VA |
| 4. Elizabeth Pleacher Cotter | Centreville, VA |
| 5. Krista Ramey | Winchester, VA |
| 6. Devin Grim | Winchester, VA |
| 7. Rachel Rasmussen | Winchester, VA |