He is also an American, a chap from Providence, Rhode Island.

Connected with the consular service now.

He was with a small party of Americans,--am I boring you ?" "No, no,--get on with it," urged Captain Trigger.
"Several of them were sailing on this ship, and they were having a little farewell party.

That, however, has nothing to do with the case.
I left them at midnight and went up to my room.

Now comes the part you will not believe.