And where's your mother?"

Melon, with impeccable manners, replied, “I accidentally spilled juice on my Mommy's dress, so she went to freshen up."

Catalina noticed Melon's longing glance at the food but his resistance to touch any.

“Aren't you having any?" she asked.

Melon responded with a sigh, “I'm unwell, and there are many foods I can't eat."