I mumbled some form of " I ' m sick , but getting better " with a hopeful look on my face . She nodded , looking entirely un - convinced of the getting better part . She brought my soup and hot tea fast enough that I was sure the motive was more than good service . She wanted me to leave before my germs infected her .

Question: Why was the narrator being brought soup ?
Answer: The narrator is sick .The narrator is eating at a restaurant .The narrator is at a restaurant with great service .The narrator is eating at a place with great service .