He would rather starve than do this.

How was he to earn his living?
He would, he determined, at any rate try for a few days to procure a place as an errand boy.

If that failed, he would sell his clothes, and get a rough working suit.

He was sure that he should have more chance of obtaining work in such a dress than in his present attire.
Musing thus, Frank at last dropped off to sleep.

When he woke he found himself alone, his companion having left without disturbing him.