Summary

“Wolverton Station” began with Saunders on the English train that pulled into the titular stop. He caught a glimpse of a wolf on its hind legs, wearing human clothing and holding a briefcase. Saunders was sure the wolf was a protester in a costume, similar to the others. They were protesting the opening of a Jimi Coffee, an American franchise, in England. Saunders felt the protesters tactics and attempts were misguided and futile. He admitted that the Jimi Coffee business model was to put the local mom-and-pop shops out of business and succeed by default. Saunders understood the protesters’ sentiment because he was like them as a young man. He traveled the world to experience “meaning” in life, which brought him to a monastery in Kashmir. With inspiration from a fellow seeker, Saunders grew his wealth by owning Burger King franchises and being...