"Perhaps you just stay round here to make people believe you are a guest of the house."
"Why should I care what people think? Nobody knows me here. However, Sam, if you want to be convinced, just come up to my room with me."
Sam concluded to accept the invitation, and accompanied Ben to the desk.
"Please give me the key to number sixty-six," said Ben.
"Here it is, sir."
Sam began to think Ben's statement was true, after all. There was no room for doubt when Ben ushered him into the handsome chamber which he occupied.
"Make yourself at home, Sam," said Ben, enjoying his companion's surprise.
"It's very queer," thought Sam. "I wonder whether he won't run off without paying his bill."
Sam rather hoped that this might be the case, as it would involve Ben in disgrace.
"Your uncle tells me you are going to sail for California on Saturday."