She ought to be here by now.

That she is still journeying somewhere is apparent, for Mrs.Harker's hypnotic report at sunrise was still the same.

It is possible that the vessel may be lying by, at times, for fog.

Some of the steamers which came in last evening reported patches of fog both to north and south of the port.

We must continue our watching, as the ship may now be signalled any moment.
27 October, Noon .-- Most strange.