In a twinkling the operator had suspended a roller-screen from the chandelier dependent from the ceiling, pulled down the window shades and attached his projecting machine to an electric-light socket.
Then the picture flashed upon the screen.

It was not entirely distinct, because the room could not be fully darkened and the current was not strong, yet every face in the gathering of stockholders could be plainly recognized.

Jones, especially, as the central figure, could not be mistaken and no one who looked upon the picture could doubt his identity.
When the exhibition was concluded and the room again lightened, Le Drieux's face was visibly perturbed and anxious, while his attorneys sat glum and disconcerted.
Colby now put Goldstein on the stand, who testified that he recognized Jones as president of his company and the owner of the majority of stock.

The young man had come to him with unimpeachable credentials to that effect.
The girls were now smiling and cheerful.

To them the defense was absolutely convincing.