He's not completely devoid of the ability to be polite, and even though the simple act of bending down and picking up the cigarette case had evaded him, he has to appreciate Richard for doing what he should have done. Perhaps that has something to do with why he appreciates Richard in general.
He keeps moving towards the beach; sand irritates him on the best of days, but the beach is quieter, and he needs quiet. This time, he successfully lights a cigarette and then holds one out to Richard in offering.
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He's not completely devoid of the ability to be polite, and even though the simple act of bending down and picking up the cigarette case had evaded him, he has to appreciate Richard for doing what he should have done. Perhaps that has something to do with why he appreciates Richard in general.
He keeps moving towards the beach; sand irritates him on the best of days, but the beach is quieter, and he needs quiet. This time, he successfully lights a cigarette and then holds one out to Richard in offering.