Meanwhile, as it was but ten o'clock, it occurred to him that he would call upon Justin Wood at the Gilsey House. He easily found the hotel, which is on the corner of Twenty-ninth Street and Broadway.
He did not have to inquire for Mr. Wood, as he saw that gentleman through the window, sitting in the reading room.
Justin Wood looked up from the paper he was reading and recognized Scott at once.
"I am glad to see you, my young friend," he said, with a pleasant smile. "What luck have you had?"
"I have found a place, sir."
"That is good. It hasn't taken you long."
"No, sir."
"I am afraid it isn't a very good place. You don't look in good spirits."
"No, sir; I am afraid I shan't like it."
"How did you obtain it?"