"I wonder whether we could hear of anything suitable," pursued her
mother, "by inquiring of people we know out at Holloway. I'm
thinking of the Boltons, Bertha."
Mr. Potts' requirements were discussed, Bertha interesting herself
in the matter, and making various suggestions. The talk grew more
animated. Warburton was led to tell of his own experience in
lodgings. Catching Bertha's eye, he gave his humour full scope on
the subject of Mrs. Wick, and there was merriment in which even Mrs.
Cross made a show of joining.
"Why," she exclaimed, "do you stay in such very uncomfortable
rooms?"
"It doesn't matter," Will replied, "it's only for a time."
"Ah, you have other views?"
"Yes," he answered, smiling cheerfully, "I have other views."
CHAPTER 44
Toward the end of the following week, Mrs. Cross came to the shop.
She had a busy air, and spoke to Warburton in a confidential
undertone.
"We have been making inquiries, and at last I think we have heard of
something that might suit your poor friend. This is the address. My
daughter went there this morning, and had a long talk with the
woman, and she thinks it really might do; but perhaps you have
already found something?"
"Nothing at all," answered Will. "I am much obliged to you. I will
go as soon as possible."
"We shall be so glad to hear if it suits," said Mrs. Cross. "Do look
in on Sunday, will you? We are always at home at five o'clock.--
Oh, I have written out a little list of things," she added, laying
her grocery order on the counter.
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