Mr. Carter drew a hundred-dollar bill from his wallet and passed it to Phil.
“Get it changed at the office as you go out,” he said. “Come back as soon as you can.”
With a joyful heart Phil jumped on a Fourth Avenue car in front of the hotel, and started on his way up town.
CHAPTER XXIV.
RAISING THE RENT.
Leaving Phil, we will precede him to the house of Mrs. Forbush.
She had managed to pay the rent due, but she was not out of trouble. The time had come when it was necessary to decide whether she would retain the house for the following year. In New York, as many of my young readers may know, the first of May is moving-day, and leases generally begin at that date. Engagements are made generally by or before March 1st.
Mr. Stone, the landlord, called upon the widow to ascertain whether she proposed to remain in the house.
“I suppose I may as well do so,” said Mrs. Forbush.