Can you describe Damu Anna's emotional state after he sought Sai Baba's advice on the cotton trade?

Damu Anna's emotional journey was a rollercoaster. Initially, he was filled with high hopes of earning lakhs and becoming a wealthy money-lender. However, upon receiving Sai Baba's negative reply, Chapter 25 notes that he was extremely "crestfallen" and "disappointed." The text vividly describes this, stating, "The fortress of his desires crumbled; the tree of hope was uprooted." He lamented his decision to write the letter, feeling he had "kicked away the served plate" himself. Later, a hint in the reply letter suggested a personal visit, which caused him to travel to Shirdi, holding onto a sliver of hope that Baba might still grant him permission in person.