“The meal is fine,” Samuel answered and Tim asked again, “Will the authority permit you to return with your food?”

“Not at all,” Gerald answered with emphasis.

“It is against the rules. They will permit if someone like Big sister's boss talks to them on our behalf,” Samuel added.

“It is all right. Eat your food,” he instructed and they continued.

When they were satisfied, they stopped and expressed their delight, “Thank you, Brother-in-law, for the meal.”

“You are ...