He knew the names of the first-class passengers, but only a few of the second-class; and in that class Willy had most likely sailed.
The clerk described his son; and the officer thought he remembered him: he had a good deal of gold on board, he said.

One of the passengers spoke more positively.

Yes, by Clerk Gum's description, he was sure Willy Gum had been his fellow-passenger in the second cabin, though he did not recollect whether he had heard his name.

It seemed, looking back, that the passengers had hardly had time to become acquainted with each other's names, he added.

He was sure it was the young man; of very light complexion, ready and rather loose (if Mr.Gum would excuse his saying so) in speech.