There was also a pianola which gave the place a tone.
There was fire and light in the dining-room at Blodgett's from seven to nine always, and in the parlour with the pianola on Saturday evening and all day Sunday.

Sometimes, even on week days after supper, J.
Wilkinson would open the door into the darkened room, push away the pianola and sing topical songs to his own accompaniment until his stiffened fingers clattered on the keys.

Other times he would give imitations of popular stage celebrities until Blodgett's shouted with laughter.

At all times they appeared to have a great many engagements.
Peter was advised to join this or that organization, and to enter upon social occasions that unfortunately presented themselves in the light of occasions to spend money.

Apparently there were no dragons tracking the path of Blodgett's boarders.