They were fed in a big hall. A large pot stood at one end of the room , and the soup was served by the master. Each boy had one small bowl of soup and no more. The bowls never needed washing, because the boys cleaned them with their spoons until they shone. But there was not enough food. Oliver and other boys were always hungry ,so one day they decided that one boy would walk up to the master after supper and ask for more soup . Oliver was chosen.