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Homeward-bound, a chastened spirit pervades the traveler. He is not / quite so much inclined to be gay and blithesome as he was going. The / holiday is over; the sightseeing is done; the letter of credit is worn / and emaciated. He has been broadened by travel but his pocketbook has / been flattened. He wouldn't take anything for this trip, and as he feels / at the present moment he wouldn't take it again for anything.
It is a time for casting up and readjusting. Likewise it is a good time / for going over, in the calm, reflective light of second judgment, the / purchases he has made for personal use and gift-making purposes. These / things seemed highly attractive when he bought them, and when displayed / against a background of home surroundings will, no doubt, be equally / impressive; but just now they appear as rather a sad collection of / junk. His English box coat doesn't fit him any better than any other box / would.