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understand that it is very comfortable. If there is any addition in the way of furniture which you may require, I will make it at my own expense." "Thank you. You are very kind." Here Mrs. Clayton reappeared, and, at the request of Mrs. Colman, offered to show them the room which they were to occupy. "It is on the upper floor," she said, apologetically; "but it is of good size and pleasant, when you get to it." She led the way into the room. It was, as she had said, a pleasant one, well lighted, and of good size. A thick woollen carpet covered the floor; there were a bureau, a clothes-press, a table, and other articles needful to make it comfortable. After the poor room they had occupied, it looked very attractive. "I think I shall like it," said Miss Manning, with satisfaction. "Are we to live here?" asked Rose, who had not quite understood the nature of the arrangement. "Yes, Rosy; do you think you shall like it?" "Oh, yes, ever so much. When are we coming?" "To-morrow morning. You will have two little girls to play with." "The little girls I saw in that lady's room downstairs?" "Yes. Do you think you shall like it?" "I think it will be very nice," said Rose, with satisfaction. "Well, how do you like the room, Miss Manning?" said Mrs. Colman, when they had returned from upstairs. "It looks very pleasant. I have no doubt I shall like it." "I think you will need a rocking-chair and a sofa. I will ask Mr. Colman to step into some upholsterer's as he goes down town to-morrow, and send them up. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, Miss Manning, I will ask you to help Carrie and Jennie on with their hats and cloaks. They quite enjoy the thought of a run out of doors with you and your little girl. By the way, what is her name?" "Rose." "A very pretty name. I have no doubt the three children will soon become excellent friends. She seems a nice little girl." "Rose is a nice little girl," said the seamstress, affectionately. In a short time they were on their way downstairs. In the hall below they met the landlady once more. "What is the price of your hall bedroom, Mrs. Clayton?" asked Miss Manning. "Five dollars and a half a week," was the answer. It needs to be mentioned that this was in the day of low prices, and that such an apartment now, with board, would cost at least twelve dollars a week. "What made you ask, Miss Manning?" said Rose. "I was thinking that perhaps Ru
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