"I have been thinking that over. Your best plan will be to strike out for some new country, say South Africa, South America, or perhaps Australia, where you can take a fresh start in life."
"I can't go to any of those places without money."
"I understand there are splendid openings in South Africa, and in Australia. If you will agree to go to one or the other of those places, and to keep away from the United States for at least five years, I will pay your passage money and give you a thousand dollars besides."
The young man's face brightened, but then it fell again.
"A thousand dollars isn't much," he ventured.
"It is enough."
"Make it five thousand, aunt, and I'll agree never to bother you again."
"No, I will not give you a cent more than the thousand dollars, and Robert shall buy your passage ticket."
"Always that boy!" howled the young man. "Cannot you trust me even to buy my own ticket?"
"I am sorry to say I cannot."