Of course, the boarders were delighted, and complimented Mrs.Turner upon the excellent fare which they received.
Mr.and Mrs.Cameron continued as affable and interesting as when they first came into the house.

But the first quarter passed away, and nothing was said about their bill, and Mrs.Turner never thought of giving them a polite hint.

Two of her young men were also remiss in this respect, but they were such gentlemanly, polite, attentive individuals, that, of course, nothing could be said.
"I believe I've never had your bill, Mrs.Turner, have I ?" Mr.
Cameron said to her one evening, when about six months had passed.
"No; I have never thought of handing it in.

But it's no difference, I'm not in want of money." "Yes, but it ought to be paid.

I'll bring you up a check from the counting-room in a few days." "Suit your own convenience, Mr.Cameron," answered Mrs.Turner, in an indifferent tone.
"O, it's perfectly convenient at all times.