I replied as well as I could for the noise, and presently the stranger clambered up on deck and announced himself as Mr.
Eversleigh, to whom Mr.Sanderson had recommended me.

I had no notion until this moment--and I state it in proof of Mr.Sanderson's kindness--that any arrangement had been made for entertaining me at Colombo.

It is true that Mr.Sanderson had told me, on the night when our acquaintance began, to send this gentleman's address to Margery, that her letter might safely reach me; but beyond this I knew nothing.

Mr.Eversleigh shook me by the hand, and, to my unspeakable joy, handed me my dear wife's letter.
"I say to my unspeakable joy, for no words can tell, dear wife, with what feelings I read your letter as the little boat carried me up to the quay.

How often during the idle days of my recovery have I lain wondering how you and Jasper were passing this weary time, and cried out on the weakness that kept me so long dallying.