Beadle's Dime Novels No. 20: Florida; or, The Iron Will — page 107: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER XIlIl. THE CLAIRVOYANT. “Dr you say you wanted a private room, sir” “Yes: one of the best you have in the house.” “ We charge very high for such accommodations.” “Charge @ hundred dollars a week, if you please, only don’t keep me waiting. You will find your money promptly paid—attendance, nursing, fuel, every thing. It is not at all likely the young man will recover, and I wish him, while he lives, to have the best of every thing.” ~ * Certainly, sir; we can please you, I think,” said the civil superintendent, who saw at once that he was dealing with a man of means. ‘ When do you require the room ?” : “To-day—within an hour. The young man is suffering for the want of proper care. I have just sent for him, and, of course, you can accommodate yourself to a case of great - | . “Ol yes, sir; but what name? We might as well settle oreliminaries now.” “ Certainly—yes ;” and the man looked perplexed for a moment. “ Where is your register ” It was pointed out. The gentleman took his gold pen fom his pocket with a business air, and wrote: + William Garnet—aged trent.” ee a “ Now I am ready to pay any you say, vance. “Thank you, sir; that is our rule with strangers. Fifty jollars in advance is the amount we It was paid. “ Hgve the very best of medical attendance; you see in ” what » substantial way I shall be able to thank you;” and he smiled grimly. “ If he wants any luxury, any clothing, get tem for him, and charge it to me; and remember, I am very particular about the room. Let me see one. COnmiclOolkxs.conn