"No; I brought it ashore with me when I saved my documents and a few valuables from the wreck. I have it at my hotel. That is why he is anxious to see me. He wants to get his package back. I am glad I have it."
"Do you know anything about the man?" asked Larry.
"Hardly anything. I met him for the first time when he was a passenger on my ship. But now, if you have no objections, we will go ashore. I must file my reports. After that I will be glad to see you at my hotel, and answer any questions you care to ask."
"Well, I guess you've told me all you can,"
said Larry, feeling a little disappointed at the result of his interview. "I'm much obliged to you."
"If you want to get into communication with this man, I have a plan," suggested the captain.
"What?" asked Larry, eagerly.
"He will probably call at my hotel to claim his package. When he comes you could be on hand."
"But there is no telling when he will come."
"That is so, but you could take a room at the hotel and be there as much as possible. I think he will come as soon as he learns that my ship is in."