It was a pretty forlorn looking place at first glance, but doubtless the fact that the two beds were unmade, that the window-seat was empty of cushions and that the two slim chiffoniers and the desk-table were bare had a good deal to do with that first impression.

The boys set their bags down and looked about them rather dejectedly.

Finally, "I suppose when we get our things around it'll look different," murmured Tom.
Steve grunted and tried a bed.

"That feels pretty good," he said.

"I hope Mrs.Thingamabob won't forget to make it.