“I could give you this room by yourself,” she said, “or a larger room with someone else.”
“I would rather be alone.”
“That's the only single room I have. Will you take it?”
“I think so,” said Herbert, though he did not anticipate much enjoyment in such a poor place.
“When do you want to come?”
“To-morrow morning.”
“Very well. I shall expect a deposit, so that I may be sure the room is let.”
“How much?”
“A dollar will do.”
Herbert drew a dollar from his pocket, and handed it to Mrs. Morgan, for such, she informed him, was her name.