C is the answer. Because he states Too quick for groan or sigh its not A because they curse him with their eyes it wasn't a real curse, Its not B because they turned their face with a ghastly pang, Its not D because they died but they still made thumping sounds.
Answer:
4th choice
Explanation:
it implies that they eat alone at lunch
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I believe it is Quantity.