When she and the captain were alone together she disclosed the cause of her trouble.
"I'm afraid I'm goin' to lose my best boarder," she said.

"Mr.Daniels says he's afraid he must take his meals nearer his place of business.
And, if he does that, he'll get a room somewheres uptown.

I'm awful sorry.

He's about the highest payin' roomer I have and I did think he was permanent.

Oh, dear!" she added.