He refused to move, and sent out in the afternoon for something to eat.

The people in the office did not know him, and he felt free to be as Bohemian as he pleased.

Once in the course of the day he was told that a French steamer had come in and had met with very heavy weather, losing a boat or two.

It was possible, they said, that the Cunarder, which had sailed on the day following this vessel's departure, though from a nearer point, might be delayed another twenty-four hours.

For his part, he felt no fear of the safe arrival of the ship, in due time.