John’s gaze came back from a survey of the room and he nodded.
“Thanks. Why do they put all the pictures over there?”
“Those are mine,” explained Ned. “You can hang yours on your own side.”
“Oh,” said John. “But, you see, I haven’t got any.”
“Didn’t you bring anything to fix up with?” asked Ned in disgust. John shook his head.
“No, I—didn’t know I should.” Then he added: “Besides, I haven’t any, anyhow.”
“Well, you can buy some in the town. Are they bringing your trunk up?”
“It’s coming by express. I suppose it won’t get here before tomorrow. It was cheaper to send it that way.”
“Oh,” said Ned. He observed his new roommate curiously.