So what is he doing here now Fred Jinkies Velma said That sounds like a asked He’s buying up old theaters and turning them into multiplex movie theaters Lisa continued They say he wants to tear down the Palace next really rotten thing to do Especially since he got his big break as a rock star at this theater Lisa added That’s why my friends and I are protesting Shaggy interrupted but if Sloop Banyon doesn’t perform any more then like who’s doing the concert Some totally buttoned-down nerded out concert pianist Todd said Excuse me Ruh Scooby said 7
cert pianist Velma said Sounds boring to me Shaggy said But then Scooby and I can eat to any kind of mu sic Right Scoob food Right Scooby barked wagging his tail Then let’s go Shaggy said To the Hugo Frescanini the world-famous con Roo the rood Scooby echoed 8
Chapter 2 The gang walked into the Palace Theater Jinkies Velma said Look at the size of this lobby Large posters of famous old movies and performers lined the walls of the large room Directly over the center of the lobby hung an enormous crystal chandelier The lobby was full of people walking around and chatting waiting for the concert to begin If this is the size of the lobby Fred said I can’t imagine the size of the theater itself And Scooby and I can’t imagine the size of the feast Shaggy added Speaking of 9
food like which way to the buffet Reah rich ray Scooby repeated It’s right over there under the movie poster for The Sands of Cairo a man said behind them The gang turned around I’m Melvin Snorkelmuch he said I’m the owner We’re pleased to meet you sir Daphne said We were just admiring the theater lobby Everything is so beautiful Thank you Melvin replied I take great pride in how well the Palace is maintained It’s the oldest and biggest theater in the state you know Of course if I don’t find some big talent it will all be for nothing 10
