Ian Johnston

A man must have his sleep. Other travelling salesmen live like harem women.

At the same moment, however, he didn't forget to remind himself from time to time of the fact that calm—indeed the calmest—reflection might be better than the most confused decisions.

"This getting up early," he thought, "makes a man quite idiotic. A man must have his sleep.

But at least people now thought that things were not all right with him and were prepared to help him.

He felt himself included once again in the circle of humanity

He felt himself included once again in the circle of humanity

He felt himself included once again in the circle of humanity

He no longer trusted himself to decide any more.

No request of Gregor's was of any use; no request would even be understood.