He half hoped there might be, for he had already made up his mind that this would not be a very agreeable place to stop at.
"There's one five miles off," said the woman.
"That's too far to go in such weather. If you'll let me stay here, I will pay you whatever you ask in advance."
"Humph!" said the woman, doubtfully, "I don't know how Jack will like it."
As Walter could know nothing of the sentiments of the Jack referred to, he remained silent, and waited for the woman to make up her mind, believing that she would decide in his favor.
He proved to be right.
"Well," she said, half unwillingly, "I don't know but I'll take you in, though it isn't my custom to accommodate travellers."
"I will try not to give you much trouble," said Walter, relieved to find that he was sure of food and shelter.
"Humph!" responded the woman.