He thought it best, however, to inquire the price.
"Five dollars a week with board," answered the girl.
"I don't think it will suit me," said our hero.
"There's a larger room for seven dollars," said the servant.
"No.

I think I will look elsewhere." The next house was not much better, but the third was much neater and more attractive, and Frank agreed to take a room at five dollars per week.
It was a small hall bedroom, but it looked clean, and the lady who showed him about the house was very neat in her dress.
"When will you come ?" asked the lady.
"Now," replied Frank, promptly.
"Would you mind paying the first week in advance ?" "Not at all.

Here is the money." And Frank drew a five-dollar bill from his portemonnaie.
"Thank you!" said the boarding-house keeper.

"I have lost so much by boarders going away owing me money that I am obliged to ask gentlemen to pay in advance till I am well acquainted with them." "That is quite right," said Frank.

"What is your dinner hour ?" "Six o'clock.