Given Enough Motivation
Elmer could have done many different things with the money, but he knew in his heart that he should do the right thing. This is why he set out to locate the cheque's legitimate owner and return it to them. The critical query was “how.” Even though Elmer had been in this situation before, he would still have difficulty getting the cheque back to its rightful owner, given his limited means as a homeless man. Thankfully, there was a name on the cheque in this instance. Unfortunately, Elmer had a significant obstacle to overcome before contacting the individual named on the cheque. Wow, what a wild ride!
Scarce Materials
Despite Elmer's generous nature, he encountered obstacles beyond life on the streets. Since he lacked the means to communicate with others, he could not learn English or locate someone to help him.