We have had no exchange of words, no controversy.
He is even unaware that I have observed these things.

Some were of very small moment, perhaps unworthy of being repeated, although they served to increase my doubt as to the man's character.

But two instances remain indelibly stamped on my mind.

The first occurred when we were only three days at sea.

It was at night, and the two of us chanced to be alone, on deck.