I would, therefore, like you to agree, that in no way am I bound for any time longer than the month you have paid for, to take the present price; and another thing I desire is, that you agree not to take advantage of the stay law, in the event of non-payment, or refusal to pay any additional price I may charge.

In making these conditions, madam," he continued, "I must not be understood to say that the contingencies mentioned are at all likely to occur, as I trust and hope they will not; but at the same time, I only desire to avoid all deviation from my usual course of doing business." "Any terms you may desire I will agree to," she replied in an absent manner, "as I wish to remove from the hotel, the charges there being above my means." "Very well, madam, very well," he responded.
After the clerk had brought the receipt for the months rent, Mr.Elder rose from his chair, and, requesting Mrs.Wentworth to remain seated for a few minutes, left the apartment.

He shortly after returned with a printed document in his hand, which he requested her to sign.
Without reading the paper, she obeyed his request, and, receiving the key of the room she had just rented, requested that Mr.Elder would have her shown where it was situated.

Calling a negro boy, who was lounging at the door, he directed him to accompany Mrs.Wentworth to -- -- street and show her the rooms.

With that he made a low bow, and she left following the boy.
"Humph!" said Mr.Elder, half aloud, as soon as she had left.