The birth of the new product also drove other industries on Hope Island, such as the theaters that recorded various plays on magnetic tape, who made a fortune from this trend and even propelled some actors and actresses to fame.
Just as the Captain was speaking with the chef, the shop's doors suddenly opened. Charles, pushed by the crowd, was brought straight in.
Compared to the electronics stores Charles remembered, this place seemed quite shabby.
The shelves were merely sparsely stocked with bulky, gear-operated appliances.
Charles gently pushed with his hand, estimating that the washing machine in front of him weighed about three hundred pounds. Looking at those fierce gears exposed, he felt more like he was looking at torture devices rather than household appliances.
Before Charles had his fill of looking at these wild-style appliances, the store had already sold out its inventory.
