There were thirty-six ships of fair tonnage which were reported there during those months.

Of these, one, the 'Lone Star,' instantly attracted my attention, since, although it was reported as having cleared from London, the name is that which is given to one of the states of the Union." "Texas, I think." "I was not and am not sure which; but I knew that the ship must have an American origin." "What then ?" "I searched the Dundee records, and when I found that the barque 'Lone Star' was there in January, '85, my suspicion became a certainty.

I then inquired as to the vessels which lay at present in the port of London." "Yes ?" "The 'Lone Star' had arrived here last week.

I went down to the Albert Dock and found that she had been taken down the river by the early tide this morning, homeward bound to Savannah.

I wired to Gravesend and learned that she had passed some time ago, and as the wind is easterly I have no doubt that she is now past the Goodwins and not very far from the Isle of Wight." "What will you do, then ?" "Oh, I have my hand upon him.