Malone

1. youthful, immature

1.1. grows from experience

1.1.1. recognize Gladys's as she really is

2. spontaneous

2.1. chose to go on trip in a matter of seconds

3. looking for praise

3.1. sets out on his own at night

4. lovestruck with Gladys

4.1. goes to S. America for her

5. journalist

5.1. records adventure