Fourteenth Street where you can be accommodated with lodging and two
meals--breakfast and supper, or dinner as we call it here--for a dollar
a day."

"I shall be glad to go there, for the present, at least. I haven't much
money, and must find something to do as soon as possible."

"We will both go there, and if you don't object we will take a room
together. That will give us a larger apartment. Mrs. Marcy is an old
acquaintance of mine, and will give you a welcome."

Rodney was glad to accept his companion's proposal. They proceeded at
once to the boarding house, and fortunately found a good room vacant on
the third floor. Mr. Woods went out in the evening to make a call, but
Rodney was glad to go to bed at nine o'clock.

The next morning after breakfast Rodney consulted his companion as to
what he should do with the casket.

"Do you want to raise money on it?" asked the agent.

"No; I shall not do this unless I am obliged to."

"Have you any idea as to the value of the jewels?"

"No."

"Then I will take you first to a jeweler in Maiden Lane, a friend of
mine, who will appraise them. Afterwards I advise you to deposit the
casket at a storage warehouse, or get Tiffany to keep it for you."