“He seems to think so,” agreed Clem.
“Well, as soon as you know for certain, Clem, let me know and I’ll fix to get out.”
“No need of that. I don’t think he’d expect you to. Don’t see how he could.”
“It would be only fair, though. I’d rather, Clem.”
Clem flushed slightly and shrugged. “Oh, if you feel that way,” he said stiffly. “But I dare say he and I could get into Lykes, and so you wouldn’t have to budge.”
Jim considered that placidly. “Mean I’d stay here and get a room-mate?”
“Yes, or you could keep the room alone, unless Faculty put some one in with you.”
“Would I have to pay for the whole room if I was alone?”
“No, of course not. But I fancy they’d find some one to dump in on you. Trust them for that! Well, there’s nothing sure about it yet. Maybe you’ll have to put up with me for the rest of the year.”
“I wouldn’t mind,” replied the other mildly.