It is possible that the elder Jones owned an interest in the Continental and bequeathed it to his son.

But is it probable?
Remember, he was an islander, and a recluse." "More likely," said Beth, "Ajo's father left him a great fortune, which the boy invested in the Continental stock." "I have been told," remarked Aunt Jane thoughtfully, "that Continental stock cannot be bought at any price.

It pays such enormous dividends that no owner will dispose of it." "The whole thing is perplexing in the extreme," declared Arthur.

"The boy tells a story that at first seems frank and straightforward, yet his statements do not dovetail, so to speak." "I think he is holding something back," said Beth; "something that would explain all the discrepancies in his story.

You were wrong, Uncle John, not to let him speak when he offered to tell you all." "There was something in his manner that made me revolt from forcing his confidence," was the reply.
"There was something in his manner that made me think he was about to concoct a story that would satisfy our curiosity," said Louise with a shrug.
Uncle John looked around the circle of faces.
"You are not questioning the young fellow's sincerity, I hope ?" said he.
"I don't, for a single second!" asserted Patsy, stoutly.