Joe went on to the Leidesdorff Hotel and was cordially received by Mr. Folsom.
“How much have you earned to-day, Joe?”
“Five dollars and my supper.”
“That’s good. Is the job finished?”
“Yes, sir.”
“And you have nothing in view for to-morrow?”
“No, sir; but I guess I shall run across a job.”
“Where are you going to spend the night?”
“In a tent a little way down the street.”
“How much will they charge you?”