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Updated: May 15, 2025
He loved the restraint and preciseness of it, ensured by the solemn crucifix over the door with its pathetic inscription "SITIO," the polished oak tables, solid and narrow, the shining pewter dishes, the folded napkins, the cleanly-served plentiful food, to each man his portion, the indescribable dignity of the prior's little table, the bowing of the servers before it, the mellow grace ringing out in its monotone that broke into minor thirds and octaves of melody, like a grave line of woodwork on the panelling bursting into a stiff leaf or two at its ends.
He seated himself before a spotless cloth and watched Hannah Cox spread out his well-cooked, cleanly-served meal. "If there's anything you want, sir," she said, "I shall hear you at a word. The kitchen door is open." "One moment, Mrs. Cox." She lingered there patiently, with the tray in her hand.
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