resume possession of the room, without giving you notice to leave."

"I recollect," she said.

"Well, in accordance with our arrangements, I shall require that you
vacate the room to-day, as I can procure another tenant, who will be
able to pay the rent promptly."

"Do you mean that I must leave to-day," she asked.

"Yes," he replied, "I desire to have the room renovated at once."

"Where can I go to without money," she enquired, in a tone more like
as if she was addressing herself than speaking to him.

"I really cannot tell my good, woman," he answered, "I am sorry for
your position, but cannot afford to lose the rent of my room, I am
compelled to pay my taxes, and support myself by the money I receive
from rent."

"I cannot leave to-day," Mrs. Wentworth cried in a despairing tone. "I
cannot leave to-day. Oh, sir! look at my child lying on that wretched
bed, and tell me, if you can have the heart to turn me out, homeless,
friendless and alone."

"My good Woman," he answered. "I cannot help your misfortunes, nor can
I do anything to assist you. If you can pay the rent, I have no
objection to your remaining, but if you can not, I will be compelled
to get another tenant who will be able."