He drew out a latch-key and entered.

"This is my den," he said. "It isn't large you can't get any better for
the money."

"I shall have to be satisfied," said Frank. "I want to get along as
cheap as I can."

"I've got to economize myself for a short time. After this week I shall
earn fifteen dollars a week."

"What business are you in, Mr. Wheelock?"

"I am a journeyman printer. It is a very good business, and I generally
have steady work. I expect to have after I get started again. Now, shall
I give you some advice?"

"I wish you would."

"You don't know your way around New York. I believe I have a map
somewhere. I'll just show you on it the position of the principal
streets, and that will give you a clearer idea of where we go."

The map was found and Jasper explained to Frank the leading
topographical features of the Island City.

One thing only was wanting now to make him contented, and this was
employment. But it was too late to make any further inquiries.