[And he actually has that sort of money in savings that it wouldn't hurt him to part with it. But he also doesn't want the young man to feel indedted to him either.]

I see. Well what if I were to request three of your best crafted necklaces made for women in mind and a small bracelet that a small child could wear and offered you four thousand. Would that seem fair to you?

[Yes, he just offered a thousand dollars per piece. He's sure the women in his life will be fine with said gifts.]