This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation 'Having finished the paper, a second cup of coffee and a roll and butter, ...

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This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation

'Having finished the paper, a second cup of coffee and a roll and butter, he rose; shook a crumb or two from his waist coat, and expanding his broad chest, smiled happily, not because he felt particularly light-hearted his happy smile was simply the result of a good digestion.

The character referred to in this passage

is excited by the news in the paper

is lonely and unhappy

has spent a long time over his food

is pleased with himself after a good meal