Around the same time , an uncle who had emigrated to the United States sent money for his two sons to join him .
Sons ' mother would allow only one to go , offering the second fare to Roach instead , who accepted it .
Around the same time , an uncle who had emigrated to the United States sent money for his two sons to join him , but their mother would allow only one to go , offering the second fare to Roach instead , who accepted it .