Your point is nit picking at best. Here is a little history for you.
Despite the fact that Mr. Johnson never got to see Scott's mine, they struck-up a friendship that would last a life time. Mr. Johnson would return with his wife to winter in Death Valley, for the next ten years. Eventually the couple decided to build a more comfortable lodging in which to spend their winter vacation, and in the late 1920's construction began on the Death Valley Ranch. Scott told everyone that he was building the Two million dollar property with the profits from his mining operation, and when asked by visiting reporters and tourists Mr. Johnson actually agreed, passing himself off as Scott's banker.
You can't argue both sides of an issue and maintain any credibility.
There is nothing to argue here. As even the rich sucker from Chicago went along with it. That's why is called Scotties Castle, not Johnson's castle. Heheh.
Quit being so nit picky! It makes you appear as someones wife that consumed too much morning coffee.