A Moral Question
The amount of money on the check was staggering to Elmer. For someone who had to pinch pennies just to eat he was astounded. Ten thousand dollars were in his clammy hands. They would make his future so much brighter.
The Empty Street
When he looked around there was nobody in sight. Should he look out for himself or try to find the mysterious owner of the check? He did not know at the time but the owner was actually a successful CEO.