[ A hot bath, if not in a cooking-pot, has its appeal, but Zephirin moves on from the thought to Francel's other questions. The boy is at heart musically inclined, yet he dons a chirurgeon's robes, and now he appears a confident budding culinarian. Francel busying himself with an assortment of ingredients, with the same ease of his massage experiments, is an image readily conjured.
Quiet as he indulges Francel's curiosity, Zephirin contemplates his preferences. Taking meals for sustenance is a basic necessity. Enjoyment is secondary. Both are luxuries not afforded equally to all.
In the end, he answers: ]
Again your offer is generous. If I am to climb your balcony, may I request your own preferred dish?
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Quiet as he indulges Francel's curiosity, Zephirin contemplates his preferences. Taking meals for sustenance is a basic necessity. Enjoyment is secondary. Both are luxuries not afforded equally to all.
In the end, he answers: ]
Again your offer is generous. If I am to climb your balcony, may I request your own preferred dish?