who embarks on a journey filled with mishaps as he attempts to find a more prosperous existence in Buenos Aires. After a series of unfortunate events, he ends up in a rural pulpería (general store) where he meets Carolina, a widowed storekeeper. Their budding relationship leads to a secret marriage, compounded by humorous and chaotic circumstances, including Laucha's gambling problems and misunderstandings. Payró paints a vivid picture of Argentine life and culture, using rich dialogue and description to bring to life Laucha's comical struggles and the colorful characters he encounters. Ultimately, the novel showcases the absurdities and resilience of everyday life as Laucha seeks love and stability against the backdrop of his erratic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)