When an anonymous benefactor provides him with the means to travel to New York and show his paintings at a SoHo gallery, he goes somewhat mulishly.
He was reluctant to travel to New York because he didn't like the city.
mnli hypothesis: He was reluctant to travel to New York because he didn't like the city. premise: When an anonymous benefactor provides him with the means to travel to New York and show his paintings at a SoHo gallery, he goes somewhat mulishly.