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Excerpt: ...to consider it calmly and critically, and decide if we are competent to undertake the management of so many theatres." "Thank you. Then, I think, I will excuse myself for this evening and return to my room. Im improving famously, under Dr. Doyles instructions, but am not yet a rugged example of health." Patsy took his hand at parting, as did the others, but her attention was divided between Ajo and the strange man who had never for a moment ceased watching him. Not once did the dark eyes waver, but followed each motion of the boy as he sauntered to the desk, got his key from the clerk, and then proceeded to his room, turning up one of the corridors on the main floor. The stranger now laid his newspaper on the table and disclosed his entire face for the first time. 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 boys 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 cant 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, Im afraid to state that he wont carry out his plan to the letter of the agreement." "Would it not be a rash investment, maam?" inquired Uncle...
| ISBN-13 | 9781153589550 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1153589559 |
| Weight | 0.37 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.25 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 106 pages |
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| Published On | 2010-03-01 |
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