The room service took a long time to deliver a bowl of oatmeal to their room. Marshall specifically asked for the porridge to be cooked until it was smooth and tender. He spread the porridge out on the table to chill.
Then he approached Katherine and gave her some warm water. The ill Katherine was kind, not at all prickly. She appeared to be quite obedient as well.
Marshall asked Katherine if her stomach felt better after giving her some water. With closed eyes, Katherine nodded slowly to what he had said. He couldn't tell if she was feeling better or if her response was merely insincere.
When Marshall brought the porridge over, he instructed Katherine to lean against the bed's headboard. He gently fed her while blowing on the oatmeal. Without a doubt, Katherine was famished.
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