As for her cat, Galahad made an appearance, regally ignored everyone under four feet until he clued in that this variety of humans was more likely to drop food on the floor, or sneak him handouts. He ended in a gluttonous coma, tubby belly up under a table.
The narrative describes Galahad, a cat who initially displays a disinterested demeanor towards humans who are shorter than him. His regal attitude changes when he realizes these particular humans might be generous with food, leading him to anticipate handouts. This newfound interest transforms his behavior from aloofness to eagerness.