After a while, he arrived at the final hotel and beseeched the manager, saying, “There must be a spare room somewhere, even just a bed. The location doesn’t matter.”
The manager reluctantly admitted, “Well, there’s a double room with a single occupant, a Navy individual. Perhaps he’d consider splitting the cost. Although, I must caution you, he snores with such intensity that previous lodgers in neighboring rooms have registered complaints. I’m uncertain if it’s worth the trouble.”
“No worries,” the weary Marine assured. “I’ll take it.”
The following morning, the Marine descended for breakfast, feeling remarkably revitalized and full of energy.
“How was your rest?” inquired the manager.
