Hello....
In the below, the underlined part is difficult to understand..
Does it mean, Rudy still eating with his mind partially on Francis?
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Francis scarfed up the soup, and Helen smiled and sipped the last of her coffee. More than half the men were gone from table now, Rudy still eating with a partial mind across from Francis. Pee Wee and his plangently compassionate volunteers picked up dishes and carried them to the kitchen. The preacher finished his coffee and strode over to Francis.
His mnd is partially on something, but we are not told what he is thinking about. across from Francis means he is sitting opposite Francis.
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His mnd is partially on something, but we are not told what he is thinking about.
across from Francis means he is sitting opposite Francis.