The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 133: what you’re looking at

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124 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. usually to be found, and he was fortunate enough to find him. ‘“Mr. Broom,” said Bob, ‘‘have you any other room vacant besides the one I occupy?” ‘‘Let me see. Yes, theroom next Mr. McLean’s sitting- room is vacant. Why, do you want to make a change?” “Well, yes. I find——. Is that room any larger than the one I have?” : © No, it’s smaller.” ‘«'Then it will suit sue I was going to say I find my room rather large for my use.’ ““There is only fifty cents difference in the price,” said the landlord, discouragingly. ‘‘Well, fifty cents is fifty cents these hard times,” said Bob, pleasantly. “Fifty cents ain’t much,” grumbled Mr. Broom, as he slowly rose from his chair. ‘* Kvery little helps, and I’ll have Mr. McLean for a neigh- bor.” , ‘‘That’s so, but I guess he ain’t very sociable.” FONOS The tone made the answer a question. Bob knew how to use it, too. “No, he doesn’t seem to care for any company but Mr. Hall.” “Well, I suppose Mr. Hall is better company than other people.” ‘‘Hum! Idon’t think so. However, here’s the room. It ain’t been swept lately, and it ain’t been dusted lately, but you can see it, and if you prefer it you can have it.” “It is avery nice room. I'll take it, and I forgot to say there’s a friend of mine coming from the West—a man named Harvy—he can have my room, and in case it shouldn’t be taken, I’ll keep it on,” com (Cc 00 SiiGO