Mrs.Darlington was afraid to approach Mr.Scragg on the subject.

Had she done so, she would have received nothing but abuse.
Two weeks afterward, the room vacated by Mr.and Mrs.Ring was taken by a tall, fine-looking man, who wore a pair of handsome whiskers and dressed elegantly.

He gave his name as Burton, and agreed to pay eight dollars.

Mrs.Darlington liked him very much.

There was a certain style about him that evidenced good breeding and a knowledge of the world.
What his business was he did not say.