The sentinel was speedily relieved; forthe girl returned immediately, and begging pardon of the gentlemenfor leaving them in the street, ushered them into a floor-clothed backparlour, half office and half dressing room, in which the principaluseful and ornamental articles of furniture were a desk, a wash-handstand and shaving-glass, a boot-rack and boot-jack, a high stool, fourchairs, a table, and an old eight-day clock.