Another dining room scene means a chance for more really good moments in the film because the dining room scenes do not disappoint - and today's capture/quote begins the run of what is sadly the last of the dining room scenes in the film.
Right off the bat I love that there's no pretense with Barnabas. Apparently those in the know (Liz, Julia and Willie) no longer feel the need to make it look like Barnabas will be eating any of the food that's served. No - what Barnabas gets is big glass of blood:
One presumes the thinking is put it right out in the open where everyone can see it and no one will actually see it. Those not in the know may even think the eccentric Barnabas has simply decided to live on a steady and exclusive diet of tomato juice.
It's really quite a smart move because no doubt after having lived with him day in and day out, Roger, Carolyn, Vicki and David have gotten to the point where purely accepting Barnabas' eccentricity is their normal mode of behavior when it comes to him.
And have I mentioned how much I love Mrs. Johnson? And this scene is no exception as she just quietly sits in her corner of the room squeezing oranges, while Willie swirls the juice around, possibly checking to see if it's ready to serve or if there's even enough to serve: