Donovan took Boma by the hand and led her to the Dinner table which Sharon had set. Jane said the grace before they began to eat and there was a chorused Amen from everyone seated at the table.
Boma was not surprised that they were Christians and of the Faith just as she was. Norwood was vastly dominated by Christians.
Boma watched the family begin consuming their meal using the formal cutlery eating manners. She observed that Sharon was the only one using just her fork.
Emboldened that she would not be the only one eating the informal way, Boma picked up her fork and was about to dig in when she heard Donovan curtly addressing Sharon.
"What are you doing, kiddo?"
"Eating," Sharon mumbled defensively.
"Of course, I know you're eating. Why are you eating like that?"
"What are you tal
