City of Orphans

Maks does not enjoy his job as bellboy, annoyed at how little wealthy people do for themselves. He is sent to the girl’s lodging area to give a message to Miss Foley, and he hopes for a chance to get more information on Emma. The girls’ sleeping quarters are dark and empty. He searches the footlockers underneath to find the one labeled with Emma’s name. He delivers the message to Miss Foley from Mr. Trevor. He adds his question about a possible compliment left for Emma Geless from a guest. Miss Foley seems not too fond of Emma and says she has heard nothing. Maks returns to his bench to await more orders. Maks’s shift ends at seven o’clock, and he stops by Packwood’s office and tells him the day was fine but he did not find out much regarding Emma. Packwood did find out the theft took place in room 912. Maks hopes Donck will be able to use this bit of information. Maks changes out of his uniform and leaves the hotel with nearly a dollar in tips, contemplating quitting his paper job and keeping the lucrative hotel position. He uses some tip money to take the train to Donck’s flat since he has never ridden it before.