Quotation Sammich, Dead Man

Claim: In the initial pages of this short story, Tom Benecke's avaricious natre drives him to follow the yellow sheet of paper on the ledge of his apartment.
Quote: "You won't mind though, will you, when the money comes rolling in and I'm known as the Boy Wizard of Wholesale Groceries?"
Tom's avaricious nature is portrayed because he does not go out with his wife, preferring to work instead. His avaricious side of him continues when he risks his very own life for his work.