That would explain why the boy has so much money at his disposal.

He didn't get it from the sale of stolen pearls, that is certain.

In addition to the money he invested in the Continental, he has enough in reserve to expend another million or so in Patsy Doyle's motion picture scheme, and he says he can spare it easily and have plenty left! This, in my opinion, is a stronger proof of Jones' innocence than Lawyer Colby seems to consider it.

To me, it is conclusive.
"Now, then, where is Sangoa?
How can one get to the island?
And, finally, how did Jones get here from Sangoa and how is he to return, if he ever wants to go back to his valuable pearl fisheries, his people and his home ?" She strove earnestly to answer these questions, but could not with her present knowledge.

So she tucked the notebook into a drawer of her desk, put out her light and got into bed.
But sleep would not come to her.