In fact, the working cost was much higher than he had thought.

When he entered the hotel he was dazzled by the light, and the sudden change of temperature made him dizzy.

He stopped, wondering whether his eyes had deceived him, as a man dressed in clothes that were obviously English came forward.
"Hallo, Jim!" said the latter.
"Allott!" exclaimed Thirlwell.

"What are you doing here ?" The other laughed.

"I left Helen at New York.