"Charles has rarely tried to tell me what to do," she said, picking up her spoon.

She picked up her spoon, had another taste of dessert.

She finally picked up her spoon and did as he said.

She hesitated a moment longer, but then smiled at him, picked up her spoon and began to eat.

Beth picked up her spoon, then laid it down again.

She took him at his word and picked up her spoon for a first taste.

She picked up her spoon, put it down again.

She nodded, picked up her spoon, and tried to eat.

She picked up her spoon again, then set it down.

Then Roger, who had not picked up his spoon, spoke.