Status Updates From Malcolm Lowry

In which Malcolm is shuffled internationally by his father to attorney caretakers despite being 30 years of age -- drinks -- finishes second draft of UtV and begins third draft -- is joined in Vancouver attic apartment by Margerie -- loses $50 at racetrack -- runs away in despair -- sells clothes to buy a bottle of gin

In which Malcolm takes a "little walk" around Paris lasting 28 hours.