Page:Carroll Rankin--Dandelion Cottage.djvu/92

 70  to rent a room in this neighbourhood. I am to have my meals at Mrs. Baker's but she hasn't any place for me to sleep. I don't want anything very expensive, but of course I'd be willing to pay a fair price. Do you know of anybody with rooms to rent? I'm to be in town for three weeks."

Bettie shook her head, reflectively. "No, I don't believe I do, unless"

Bettie paused to look inquiringly at Jean, who, framed by the dining room doorway, was nodding her head vigorously.

"Perhaps Jean does," finished Bettie.

"Are you very particular," asked Jean, coming forward, "about what kind of a room it is?"

"Why, not so very," returned the guest. "I'm afraid I couldn't afford a very grand one."

"Are you very timid?" asked Bettie, who had suddenly guessed what Jean had in mind. "I mean are you afraid of burglars and mice and things like that?"