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Mrs. S. It must be so, and I do not wonder that you wish for companions. My daughter and myself are thinking of boarding this winter, and I wish to make some inquiries concerning your rooms. I suppose they are newly furnished.

Mrs. J. Yes, they all contain new furniture.

Mrs. S. And is it black walnut, with marble tops to the bureau and tables?

Mrs. J. Yes, a part of the rooms are furnished in that style.

Mrs. S. I suppose we could have our meals in our own rooms.

Mrs. J. (hesitating). Well—yes—perhaps it could be arranged so.

Mrs. S. And I suppose we could have them at whatever hour we chose.

Mrs. J. I think so.

Mrs. S. That seems to be favorable. May I ask your terms?

Mrs. J. For my best rooms, with private meals, I should be obliged to charge twenty dollars a week apiece. If the meals came at unusual hours, it would be worth more.

Mrs. S. (with emphasis). Your charge is exorbitant. Such accommodations are not worth more than half the sum you name. Still I am willing to pay twenty-five dollars for both of us.