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Quote #10
He did not see Joyce. He lived at the almshouse, but most evenings now he was sober. (35.5.34)
Suddenly, after a long stint of drinking after Leora's death, Martin sobers up and refocuses on his work as a doctor. It's not completely clear why this happens. Martin just seems to get up one day and realize that he's been mourning and feeling sorry for himself for long enough.