The Man Who Kept His Money in a Box

"The Man Who Kept His Money in a Box" by Anthony Trollope is a story set in the Victorian era about an unnamed narrator's travels through Switzerland and Italy, where he meets the odd Mr. Greene and his family. Mr. Greene carries his money and jewelry in an unprotected box! The story takes off when the box goes missing after a boat trip, dragging the narrator into a chaotic situation. The narrator questions the family's true intentions, feeling both sympathy and suspicion, which gets at the heart of the story's themes of trust and human nature, especially when money is involved. The story shows us how complex things can get when strangers meet during travel, ending with the surprising return of the box.