"Thank you, Mr. Porter. I mean to try."
The next day Ben took formal possession of his room in the boarding-house on Warren Avenue. He found a pleasant class of boarders there and a good table. Though not luxurious, it was better than he had been used to at home, and he felt himself fortunately placed.
Chapter XXVII — Sam Attempts Strategy
The more Sam Archer thought of the effect of his letter upon Ben's fortunes the more he felt provoked.
"I wish I hadn't sent him to Jones & Porter," thought he. "I hope he won't suit them."
When a fortnight had passed Sam managed to meet James Watson.
"Have you heard from Ben Bradford lately?"
"Yes," said James.