It in no way differed from the room which had been assigned me opposite, and everything was in perfect order.

Evidently the girl had departed without a struggle, and with full expectation of an early return.

Her small hand-bag lay on the berth unlatched, and a handkerchief, together with a pair of gloves, were upon the chair.

That she had not gone on deck was a certainty, while the deserted cabin led me irresistibly to suspect the Captain's quarters.

He had dismissed the steward on some excuse, opened her door, and, using some pretense, or authority, had impelled her to accompany him.