"I shall have to put him below, poor man.

I'm afraid he won't like it, but--" Mr.Ransom remained silent.
"But," she went on with sudden cheerfulness, "I will make it up in the supper.

That shall be as good a one as our kitchen will provide.

Four city guests all in one day! That's a good many for this quiet hotel." "Four!" retorted Mr.Ransom as he turned towards his own door.

"The number has grown by two since I went out." "Oh, I didn't tell you.