“Go home, of course,” said Cattleton.
Ferris looked blank and stood with his hands thrust in his pockets.
“I can’t go home,” he presently remarked.
“Why?”
“I haven’t money enough to pay my way.”
“By George! neither have I!” exclaimed Cattleton with a start.
“That is precisely my fix,” said Lucas gravely.
“You echo my predicament,” said Peck.
“My salary is suspended during my absence,” said Punner, with his eyes bent on the floor.