Stella went to the kitchen to assist Dolores in her cooking at lunchtime. "The kitchen is quite small," Dolores remarked. “How come you're here to add to the crowd? Simply wait outside”

"Ms. Anderson, could you please make a bit more soup?" smiled Stella.”

"Can you finish all?"

"I..." Stella furrowed her brow. "My friend would want to sip it as well. Later, I would like to give him some of the soup."

It was obvious to Dolores who her "friend" was. She added additional water to the pot without responding. Indifferent, she responded, "Just up to you."

Stella refrained from laughing. “All right, Ms. Anderson. Then, I'll wait outside."...