The latter mentioned at length that he was looking for two rooms, suitable for himself and Jane.

He wished them to be in a decent house, somewhere in Clerkenwell, and the rent was not to be more than a working man could afford.
'You don't know of anything in your street ?' he asked diffidently.
Something in the tone struck Sidney.

It half expressed a wish to live in his neighbourhood if possible.

He looked at his companion (they were walking together), and was met in return with a glance of calm friendliness; it gratified him, strengthened the feeling of respect and attachment which had already grown out of this intercourse.

In Tysoe Street, however, no accommodation could be found.