Mr. Graham had only a small carpetbag, smaller than Tom's. They took them in their hands, and walked for a short distance, till they reached a plain building, which, from the sign, Tom discovered to be the hotel which had been mentioned.
"Shall we room together? It will cost less," said Milton Graham carelessly.
"If you please," said Tom.
He was lonely and thought he would like company. Besides, it would be cheaper, and that was a weighty consideration.
CHAPTER VII.
THE PITTSBURG HOUSE.
Tom and his companion entered the hotel. At the left was the clerk's desk. Milton Graham naturally took the lead. He took a pen from the clerk, and entered his name with a flourish. Then he handed the pen to Tom, who followed his example, omitting the flourish, however.
"This young gentleman will room with me," said Graham.
"All right, sir," said the clerk. "Will you go up to your room now?"