The room is ready for Mr.Menzies, when he comes to-morrow.

Good-bye." A minute later Mr.MacNab, lingering by the window, saw him cross the road to the landing-stage and stand for a moment in talk with the Hindu, Bhagwan Dass.

Then his straw hat disappeared down the steps.
The boat was pushed off; and Bhagwan Dass, after watching it for a while, turned without emotion and came strolling across to the factory.
On board the _Albemarle_ Mr.Annesley found the best cabin prepared for him, as became his importance.

He went below at once and was only seen at meal-times during the short voyage to Bombay, a town that of late years had almost eclipsed Surat in trade and importance.
Here Captain Bewes was to take in the bulk of his passengers and cargo, and brought his vessel close alongside the Bund.

During the three days occupied in lading and stowing little order was maintained, and the decks lay open to a promiscuous crowd of coolies and porters, waterside loafers, beggars and thieves.