The latter knew of places where Frank could board and lodge for five dollars a week or about that and directed Frank to them.

They were all near University Place.

He found the place without difficulty.
A slipshod servant answered the bell.
"Have you got any small rooms ?" asked Frank.
"Yes," answered the girl.

"Missus is out, but I'll show you a hall bedroom, if you like." "I should like to see it." Frank followed the girl upstairs.
He was not favorably impressed by the appearance of the interior.

He did not so much mind its being shabby, but he was repelled by the evident lack of neatness.
The girl threw open the door of a small hall bedroom at the head of the stairs, but it looked so comfortless that he felt sure he should not like it.