Horatio Alger

“ Suppose we take a horse-car?"
"All right!" answered Phil, relieved to find a guide in the labyrinth of the great city.
"I live on Fifth Street, near the Bowery--a very convenient location," said Orlando, if we may take the liberty to call him thus.
"Fifth Avenue?" asked Phil, who did not know the difference.
"Oh, no; that's a peg above my style. I am not a Vanderbilt, nor yet an Astor."
"Is the price moderate?" asked Phil anxiously. "I must make my money last as long as I can, for I don't know when I shall get a place."
"To be sure. You might room with me, only I've got a hall bedroom. ”

“ I believe I am pretty well known to the public," continued Signor Orlando complacently. "Last summer I traveled with Jenks & Brown's circus. Of course you've heard of THEM. Through the winter I am employed at Bowerman's Varieties, in the Bowery. I appear every night, and at two matinees weekly."
It must be confessed that Phil was considerably impressed by the professional character of Signor Orlando. He had never met an actor, or public performer of any description, and was disposed to have a high respect for a man who filled such a conspicuous position. ”

“ Perhaps we might manage it, though."
"I think I should prefer a room by myself," said Phil, who reflected that Signor Orlando was a stranger as yet.
"Oh, well, I'll speak to the old lady, and I guess she can accommodate you with a hall bedroom like mine on the third floor." ”