| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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tidied her hair and dress. When they came down again Slyme said he thought the room would suit him very well. What were the terms? Did he wish to take the room only - just to lodge? inquired Ruth, or would he prefer to board as well? Slyme intimated that he desired the latter arrangement. In that case she thought twelve shillings a week would be fair. She believed that was about the usual amount. Of course that would include washing, and if his clothes needed a little mending she would do it for him. Slyme expressed himself satisfied with these terms, which were as Ruth had said - about the usual ones. He would take the room, but he was not leaving his present lodgings until Saturday. It was therefore agreed that he was to bring his box on Saturday evening. When he had gone, Easton and Ruth |
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