How did Damu Anna react upon receiving Baba's discouraging response to his cotton business proposal?

Damu Anna was deeply disappointed and crestfallen upon reading Sai Baba's reply. The source material in Chapter 25 vividly describes his reaction, stating that the "fortress of his desires crumbled" and the "tree of hope was uprooted." He lamented the missed opportunity, believing he could have earned a lakh rupees and become a millionaire. He felt he had caused his own misfortune by writing the letter, poetically stating he had "kicked away the served plate" that was right before his eyes. His mental kingdom, built on the promise of immense wealth, melted away, leaving him very dejected.