"I know you exaggerate matters, and condemn yourself beyond reason," he replied.

"I will do as you say.

But, Dr.Marmion, it will not be all mumming, as you shall see." A strange look came upon his face at this.

I could not construe it; and, after a few words of explanation regarding his transference to the forward part of the ship, I left him.

I found the purser, made the necessary arrangements for him, and then sought my cabin, humbled in many ways.