"With one person in the room my charges are ten dollars per week. If two gentlemen take the room together the rate is eight dollars each."
"I prefer to be alone, madam."
"I will show you the room," said Mrs. Gibbs, moving toward the door. "I am sure you will find it as nice as any for the price."
"I think so myself—for the house shows it," replied the man, with a glance around at the well-kept parlor.
Mrs. Gibbs led the way into the hall. As she did so Robert came out of the dining room.
The man glanced carelessly at our hero and then fell back as if he had received a shock.
Then Robert uttered a cry of amazement.
"You!" he gasped, and rushing forward caught the man by the arm.
"Let go of me, young man!" cried the man savagely.