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Abner isn’t holding up well under the stress of his hunger strike. Lum has to keep temptation away in the form of dipping into the Cracker Barrel. The need for will power is becoming too much. How can Abner hope to appeal to Lizabeth’s emotions if he doesn’t look gaunt and starved? Maybe taking grocery orders, and making deliveries will take Abner’s mind off his hunger.
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A special committee is formed for the lodge, and Lum figures it could work to keep Abner’s mind distracted. Cedric enters with his lunch box, which adds to Abner’s distress, and preoccupation with thoughts of food. Cedric tells how the kids at school swap for each other’s tasty treats.
Opening his box, the tasty treats torture Abner. Chicken, sweet potatoes, boiled eggs, and lots more. A phone call from Ezra reveals what the lodger committee is about. Refreshments.
