Guion Steamship Company, and refer to the sailing of their boats from Liverpool.

It is clear that this unfortunate man was about to return to New York.”

 

“Have you made any inquiries as to this man, Stangerson?”

 

“I did it at once, sir,” said Gregson. “I have had advertisements sent to all

the newspapers, and one of my men has gone to the American Exchange, but he has

not returned yet.”

 

“Have you sent to Cleveland?”

 

“We telegraphed this morning.”

 

“How did you word your inquiries?”

 

“We simply detailed the circumstances, and said that we should be glad of any

information which could help us.”

 

“You did not ask for particulars on any point which appeared to you to be

crucial?”

 

“I asked about Stangerson.”

 

“Nothing else? Is there no circumstance on which this whole case appears to

hinge? Will you not telegraph again?”