"And now you're disappointed ?" He laughed and his eyes twinkled humorously.

His vagabond life had taught him some worldly wisdom.

The sallow and ineffectual man looked confused.

His misery was beyond the relief of smiles.
"We're all in the same boat, old chap," said Paul, "except that I'm alone and haven't got wife and kids to look after." "Good-bye, my boy," said Wilmer.

"Better luck next time.