“Then go down and put your name on the register. There is another bed in the room. You can sleep there.”
CHAPTER V. MR. PENROSE’S SECRET.
Bernard was by no means loath to accept the invitation he had received. His stock of ready money was very small, and would soon be exhausted. While he remained with Mr. Penrose he would be taken care of.
“I shall be glad to accept your invitation, Mr. Penrose,” he said.
“I hope I am not interfering with any of your plans.”
“No, sir. I have not formed any plans yet.”
“That is singular,” observed Mr. Penrose, with a mild curiosity.
“I haven’t had time to form any plans yet,” explained Bernard. “I only started in for myself this morning.”