Hiram waits a long time before stepping in and doing anything about the catfish. Why do you think he waits so long?

Hiram was physically sickened by R.C.'s actions. He didn't know how to respond, until suddenly he couldn't take it anymore. At that point he knocked the fish back into the water and asked him is he "were sick or something."

What impact does Peeta's "declaration of love" have on his relationship with Katniss?