Then he told of the professor’s approach, and of his escape by the help of the bootblack.
“You seem to have been fortunate. Have you heard of any position?”
“No,” answered Bernard, shaking his head. “I am not so lucky as that. I am beginning to feel a little anxious. I am not sure but I ought to find a cheaper boarding place.”
“I don’t think you could—that is, a satisfactory one. Perhaps it may not be necessary. In looking over a morning paper I saw an advertisement which might possibly prove of advantage to you.”
“Let me see it!” said Bernard eagerly.
“I will show it to you after dinner.”
“That may be too late.”
“No; the applicant was to call between three and four this afternoon.”
After dinner Miss Smith produced the paper, and called Bernard’s attention to this advertisement.
WANTED—By a young man about to make a voyage for his health, a pleasant traveling companion. Apply, between three and four o’clock this afternoon at Morley’s Hotel, Trafalgar Square.