Jane was also dating a man who, ironically, escorted clients on hunts for big game. Despite his business, Jane enjoyed his company and saw admirable qualities in him. He was brave and had overcome personal adversity. He also excited Jane's compassion in the way her aunt's patients had done. When Jane met him, he was in a plaster cast from his feet to his waist, the result of a severe auto accident months before. During their entire time together, he was lame. He was also kind to animals, which raised him further in Jane's estimation. The romance ended after about a year. As the hunter recovered from his injuries and began to think about returning to his work, Jane decided that she simply could not accept what he did for a living. After her breakup, Jane fell into a mild depression. Her present life and her future prospects seemed bleak