A middle-aged man, he seemed to be, with iron-gray hair and a smoothly shaven, rather handsome face.

From his dress he appeared to be a prosperous business man and it was evident that he was a guest of the hotel, for he wandered through the lobby--in which many other guests were grouped, some chatting and others playing "bridge"-- and presently disappeared down the corridor traversed by young Jones.
Patsy drew a deep breath, but said nothing to the others, who, when relieved of the boy's presence, began to discuss volubly his singular proposal.
"The fellow is crazy," commented Arthur.

"Twenty picture theatres, with a film factory to supply them, is a big order even for a multi-millionaire--and I can't imagine this boy coming under that head." "He seemed in earnest," said Maud, musingly.

"What do you think, Aunt Jane ?" "I am greatly perplexed," admitted Mrs.Montrose.

"Had I not known of the conquest of Goldstein by this boy, who issued orders which the manager of the Continental meekly obeyed, I would have laughed at his proposition.
As it is, I'm afraid to state that he won't carry out his plan to the letter of the agreement." "Would it not be a rash investment, ma'am ?" inquired Uncle John.
"Frankly, I do not know.