Why was the narrator happy to go to new mullion?

He was happy because he hated his city job. His work was dirty and unpleasant. He had to give legal papers to people. He imagined New Mullion was a sweet and simple country town. A quiet, friendly place with nice people. He thought the trip would be a nice break from his stressful city life. It was like a little holiday for him. He was excited to see a beautiful village and escape his work for a while.