"Yes."
"What, in a ten-footer!" exclaimed Edward, starting back with astonishment and indignation at the proposal.
"Why not? If it is good enough for your mother, isn't it good enough for you?"
"Humph! I'll bet it won't suit me."
"We can fix up a room to suit ourselves, you know. And it will be much cheaper for both of us."
"That, indeed; but the idea of boarding with the old man is not to be thought of."
"I should think you would like to be with your mother and your brothers and sisters."
"Not particular about it."
"Better think of it, Edward."
The clerk promised to think about it, but did not consider it very probable that he should agree to the proposition.