Question

"Soapy wanted __________​

Answer 1

Soapy was a man who was jobless as well as homeless. He was getting restless because of the signs of approaching winters. These signs were that birds were moving to the south, trees shedding leaves, and men had a desire for new warm clothes.

Answer 2

Soapy wanted to go to prison . There were places in the city where he could go and ask for food and a bed. These would be given to him.