It's been a while since we've heard from the narrator, but now he's back on his feet. He's happy to be back on the road again, and he thanks God for the opportunity. He wants to hug the cat, but he can't because the equipment is so expensive. He tells himself that if the other passengers see him crying, they'll think that he was crying because he was so upset. He says that he'll go grab some sand to wipe the tears off his face. He also says that if they see the sand in his eyes, they