He had lived here now for something over a year.
It had all commenced with the seizure of his furniture by the proprietors of the apartment house.

Almost before he knew it he owed for six months' room and board; when the extras were added to this bill it swelled to nearly a thousand dollars.

At first he would not believe it; it was not possible that so large a bill could accumulate without his knowledge.

He declared there was a mistake, tossing back the bill to the clerk who had presented it, and shaking his head incredulously.

This other became angry, offered to show the books of the house.