"These are the names of those who have already booked their passages?"
"Yes, sir."
Having located what he wanted he turned to the plan of the ship again, saying:
"This is a two-berthed cabin. One berth is taken, I see. Is the other vacant?"
"Yes, sir. But you can book one in an empty cabin if you like. You will have more room, unless we fill up."
"Thank you. I prefer this one. I think I happen to know the Mr. Rigby who has the other half."
"Oh, I see, sir—friend of yours—of course, companionship. I beg your pardon."
Masters paid his passage money; booked in the name of Charleigh; inquired the time of sailing on the morrow.
"Tide serves at noon, sir. The vessel will go out on top of the water."
"From St. Katharine's?"