I learned from Mrs.Concanen that her husband has made a _post mortem_ examination of the body.

I do not know what his conclusions are.
"I open my Journal again to record another disquieting accident.
It is odd, but I have missed one of the pieces of my father's clasp.
I am positive it was in my pocket last night.

I now have an indistinct recollection of hearing something fall whilst I was dressing this morning, but although I have searched both cabin and state-room thoroughly, I can find nothing.

However, even if it has fallen into Colliver's hands, which is unlikely, he can make nothing of it, and luckily I know the words written upon it by heart.
Still the loss has vexed me not a little.

I will have another search before turning in to-night.
"Sept.