ch might readily carry
him into the millionaire class! His own brains would be of some value
here, for Winfield was anxious to have him lay this out, and this would
bring him in touch with not only one of the best real estate men in the
city, but would bring him into contact with a whole host of financiers
in business, people who would certainly become interested in this
venture. Winfield talked easily of architects, contractors, railroad
men, presidents of construction companies, all of whom would take stock
for the business opportunities it would bring to them later and also of
the many strings to be pulled which later would bring great gains to the
company and save it from expenditures which would otherwise mean
millions in outlay. Thus this proposed extension by the Long Island
which would cost that railroad two hundred thousand dollars would cost
the Sea Island Company nothing and would bring thousands of lovers of
beauty there the moment conveniences were established to receive them.
This was true of hotels to be built. Each would bring business for
everything else. The company would lease the ground. The great hotel men
would do their own building according to restrictions and plans laid
down by the Sea Island Company. The only real expenditure would be for
streets, sewers, lights, water, walks, trees, and the great one hundred
foot wide boardwalk with concrete ornaments which would be the finest
sea stroll in the world. But these could be undertaken by degrees.

Eugene saw it all. It was a vision of empire. "I don't know about this,"
he said cautiously. "It's a great thing, but I may not have the means to
dip into it. I want to think it over. Meanwhile, I'll be glad to go out
there and look over the ground with you."

Winfield could see that he had Eugene fascinated. It would be an easy
matter to land him once he had his plans perfected. Eugene would be the
type of man who would build a house and come and live there in the
summer. He would interest many people whom he knew. He went away feeling
that he had made a good start, and he was not mistaken.

Eugene talked the matter over with Angela--his one recourse in these
matters--and as usual she was doubtful, but not entirely opposed. Angela
had considerable caution, but no great business vision. She could not
really tell him what he ought to do. Thus far his judgment, or rather
his moves, had been obviously successful. He had been going up
apparently because he