Farm work is hard work. One meal a day definitely won't cut it, although it's much better than not eating at all. Mr. Whitley seems like a good man. It says a lot that Eric is willing to trust him, even if it was only for thirty seconds. I can see Whitley as someone who will help Eric. I'm willing to bet he sees more than Eric thinks he does. We'll see as the story progresses... hopefully he'll stay there for a while. Oh and you are so right...sheep are as dumb as stumps. lol