The Story SpreadsO. W. Gurley paced back and forth in the lobby of his hotel. He checked his list of things to do for the third time and repeated his mantra. “A to-do list creates purpose and the order provides focus.” His first item for the day remained unchecked. He glanced at the clock mounted behind his desk and motioned for his front-desk manager to join him. “Mabel, did our young out-of-town guest leave yet?”
“Yes, sir. He headed out about thirty minutes ago.”
“Good. I’m sorry I didn’t share his background with you when he arrived, but he asked me to promise not to say anything until he had this appointment.”
“What’s his story? The entire town is talking about him.”
“Not what you think. The boy has been passing his whole life. He grew up a rich White boy in New York City and foun
