In the quiet I could feel the movement of the vessel, and realized there was some sea on, although the engines were being operated only at half speed.

This seemed odd, if speed was desirable, as I supposed it must be on a voyage of this nature.

However that was none of my affair, and, heaven knows, I had enough to consider in my own situation.

I was not in the least sleepy, and sank down in the first chair to think, my eyes on the Captain's door.

But I was not disturbed.