“No, sir.”
Oliver stood for a moment in thought. He would have to remain in New York over that night and the next. Why not stay where he was?
“Can I engage a room here for to-morrow night and to-night?” he asked.
“Certainly. What kind of a room do you desire?”
“Not too high priced.”
“European or American plan?” was the clerk’s question, meaning thereby, as many of my readers know, if he wished it without or including meals.
“European.”
“From one to three dollars.”
“I will take the dollar room, sir.”
“Very well. Pay in advance.”