“No, I do not, sir.”
“Mr. Escott was thinking of seeing the smith about his house. I wonder if Town would let it to Mr. Escott for a consideration,” said Maggie.
“Of course, I should have to get leave to make what alterations I pleased.”
“I don’t suppose the house belongs to Town, sir; I don’t think he is more than a weekly tenant.”
“If that’s the case, we must see the landlord. Do you know who is the landlord?”
“I can’t say I do, sir.”
“Well, Mrs. Heald, I will let you know in a day or two if I can take your rooms—you can give me a day or two?”
“Yes, sir, but I should like to know as soon as possible; several people have been asking after my rooms.”
“I’ll let you know in a day or two.”
“If Town is only a weekly tenant, you’ll be able to get his house by paying a little more for i
