it is discovered that the mission was only partially successful. the accident that claimed his life happened about three weeks prior, on his farm, while chopping down trees. thus, upon a cash sale of the new property for its fair market value of $12,000, no gain or loss would result. the soul alone is in the image of god. however, he missed reminder of the series due to a finger injury, which he picked on the fourth day of first test match. it begins in 1976 at the friends' lowest moment, and gradually moves back until 1957, at their youthful best. 