Safeway was a couple miles away , but I knew the people at Murphy 's . There was a tall , blonde woman who just adored my then youngest son . He 'd go hang out up there and read sports magazines .
Question: What may be the reason for them going to Murphy 's even though Safeway was closer ?
The answer to the above question:


They may have felt more comfortable going to Murphy 's because of the people that work there .