Mephisto at the Crossroads
If you grew up in the '50s you probably recall a television series called The Millionaire. The millionaire was an eccentric named John Beresford Tipton, Jr. who sat in front of a roaring fire with his back to the viewer. You never saw his face.
mephisto crossroads grow  probably recall television series call millionaire millionaire eccentric name john beresford tipton jr sit roar fire viewer see face