"Search everybody on board, two or three thousand, quiz a few, that's about all.

It'll take a long time and probably reveal nothing.

Family resemblances are all right when you know both members, Tommy, but out in the big world--Well, let's look this over again," he added, taking up the letter.
Tom knew that he was not being consulted.

He had a feeling that his suggestion about breed marks and personal resemblances was not being taken seriously.

He was glad that he had not put his foot too far in by telling of his other precious idea.