Of course, Joshua could make no objection. Three minutes later the landlady reappeared, followed by the gentleman referred to.
CHAPTER XXXI
JOSHUA’S ROOMMATE.
“Mr. Drummond, let me make you acquainted with Mr. Remington,” said the landlady.
“I am glad to make your acquaintance, Mr. Drummond,” said the newcomer, politely.
“How do you do?” said Joshua, awkwardly.
“Mrs. Foster says you will be willing to take a roommate. I am sure we should get on well together. At first, I was a little doubtful, but now that I have seen you I shall be glad to take the room.”
“I should like it, too,” said Joshua, flattered by the stranger’s words.
“Then it is agreed; I will come to-night. Five dollars a week, I think you said, Mrs. Foster?”
“Yes, sir. It would be eight dollars if you roomed alone.”