Chapter 219

"Ms. Fowler, start with some fruit. I'll have someone prepare a bowl of spaghetti for you right away," Arthur said kindly. He went to fetch some fruit for Clara and instructed the kitchen to quickly make a bowl of spaghetti. Arthur brought Clara a bowl of fresh fruit, and she started eating from the fruit platter. "Don't fill up on fruit. The spaghetti will be ready soon," Arthur said. He added, "Next time you go out, it's a good idea to keep some snacks and drinks in the car. That way, if you don't have time to eat, you won't end up so hungry." Arthur's concern for Clara was evident. Clara, munching on the fruit, said, "I didn't expect it to take so long. I thought it would be over quickly, but I missed mealtime. From now on, I'll keep some biscuits in the car for long trips." Arthur asked, "Have you been traveling far, Ms. Fowler?" "Yes," Clara replied. "I went to Brastone yesterday and just got back this morning. By the way, I saw Mr. Morris in Brastone. He was there for wor