What is Willy Harris's role in the plot, and what happens to the money Walter hopes to invest?

• A. Walter's brother who borrows money from the family
• B. Willy Harris is Walter's partner who steals the family money with Bobo
• C. A neighbor who offers to finance the dream
• D. A school friend who advises caution about investments

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is recognizing Willy Harris as Walter’s partner in the investment scheme and the betrayal that follows. Willy Harris appears as Walter’s friend who touts himself as the one with the plan to put the family’s life-insurance money into a liquor-store business. Walter trusts him and agrees to pool the money for the venture, with Bobo as the other supposed partner. But Harris and Bobo end up taking the money and running off, leaving Walter and the family to face the loss and shattered dream. This moment shows the danger of trusting the wrong ally and chasing a quick path to wealth, which is why describing Willy Harris as Walter’s partner who steals the family money with Bobo is the best fit.