Oohhhh the story is developing nicely :D. Poor Mr Purwood, unending hiccup must be so annoying, I hope Dr Ket would be able to help him quickly.     
                          
The drawing is also very nice, spider. I appreciate that you're trying to draw your characters with a different expression on their face. And the room's perspective with the two guests in the far end, I like that a lot as well :D. Your ink illustration is very lovely and artistic, love it :D.