"What is that?"
"I don't feel satisfied to have you pay ten dollars a week towards our board, while I pay only six."
"Didn't you promise not to say anything more about that?" said Dick, reproachfully.
"But I can't help thinking about it. If we had stayed at our old boarding-house in Bleecker Street, I could have paid my full share."
"But this is a nicer room."
"Much nicer. If I only paid my half, I should be glad of the chance."
"Well, I'll promise you one thing. If Mr. Bates pays you the two thousand dollars, you may pay your half of the expense."
"Not much chance of that, Dick."
"We can tell better after calling at the Astor House. Get on your coat and we'll start."