Drudge sat at the large dining table with the empty bowl in front of him.  The table had been set for him in advance like always.  An empty bowl, or plate, and the accompanying silverware set to the sides.  Drudge often thought about picking up the fork and at least pretending to eat while he sat there.

        Sounds came from around the wall that split the room.  Bach played on a radio as well as the obvious sounds of someone cooking.  Drudge glanced up from the bowl towards t. . .

        Drudge sat at the large dining table with the empty bowl in front of him.  The table had been set for him in advance like always.  An empty bowl, or plate, and the accompanying silverware set to the sides.  Drudge often thought about picking up the fork and at least pretending to eat while he sat there.

        Sounds came from around the wall that split the room.  Bach played on a radio as well as the obvious sounds of someone cooking.  Drudge glanced up from the bowl towards t. . .