Question

Who said these words/sentences? Under what circumstances?

Words/Sentences	Who said?	Under what circumstances?
1. I never eat anything for luncheon.	The woman
2. It’s many years since we first met.	The woman
3. Are you still hungry?	The narrator
4. I don’t believe in overloading my stomach.	The woman
5. I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.	The narrator

Answer 1

Words/Sentences	Who said?	Under what circumstances?
1. I never eat anything for luncheon.	The woman	She said this early in the meal at Foyot’s to reassure the narrator and suggest moderation, despite later ordering multiple dishes (e.g., caviar, salmon).
2. It’s many years since we first met.	The woman	She remarked this during their reunion at the play, reflecting on the passage of time since their initial meeting and leading to the luncheon invitation.
3. Are you still hungry?	The narrator	He asked this faintly after the woman claimed one should leave a meal still able to eat more, reflecting his exhaustion and financial strain.
4. I don’t believe in overloading my stomach.	The woman	She said this while criticizing the narrator’s mutton chop, ironically, as she continued to eat caviar and salmon.
5. I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.	The narrator	He retorted this sarcastically as they parted, indicating his financial ruin after paying the exorbitant bill.