The Dinette Set by Julie Larson for October 02, 2018

I wonder if Burl will make him do chores for his dinner?

It’s the thoughtlessness that counts.

Gotta give them a little ( a very little) credit…

They are letting the fellow eat there, and food is very precious to the Pennys.

I hate myself for wondering…. but considering that we’re talking about… you know… the Pennys..

Do you suppose that while they stuff themselves with turkey, stuffing, two kinds of potatoes…. half a dozen more side dishes and three kinds of pie…

Their “guest” gets the remains of Tuesday’s canned baked beans, noodles and hot dog chunks casserole?

After all, they won’t want it still taking up room in the refrigerator when they’re trying to stuff in all the Thanksgiving leftovers.

And Burl did say “giving” … not “sharing.”

On a happier note….

I found the picture hanging on their wall!

It’s by Eugen Hartung (1897-1973), and was originally published as an Alfred Mainzer postcard… apparently those used to be famous.

(I love Google)

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/2e/22/052e221eddc10b935773182e5135e524.jpg

“More toast and peanut butter, please. ’Nother glass of water.”

What a generous, thoughtful thing to do. I mean letting him eat in the kitchen. No horror of life on the streets could have prepared him to face the nightmare of the Penny’s feeding. Hyenas tearing apart an impala on the African plain have more class.

I can’t quite make out the detail, but it looks like Jerry is snapping his fingers and motioning for something. Anyway, somebody should bring that poor guy in the kitchen a nice bottle of MD20/20.

The man in the kitchen looks as though he is eating his meal with calm serenity, in contrast to the feeding frenzy going on in the dining room.