David felt that he was blushing again. Now that they were looking at each other in silence like this and Gustav's eyes were so piercing, he felt that he had to explain why he had come here, and in such a way that it did not sound strange. After all, he can't admit that he was worried about him. And he won't admit for any reason in the world that he wanted to test his reaction to Meiden.
"You are from abroad and I thought to myself," he began, "that you should try Polish bread. I don't know if you've eaten it, but the one from the bakery in the gate is the best... Have you eaten anything at all since Mrs. Ursula left?" he asked suddenly accusingly.
Meiden opened his eyes wide. He looked as if he was trying to remember. Then he hung his head with resignation and shame.
"Well, you must be joking!" David was already really angry. He was angry to the point where all the previous emotions immediately drained out of him. "After all, you're a grown man!"
