Frank made a calculation after supper while in the cabin, and turning to the detective he said:
“We ought to sight the steamer by this time.”
“Do you think so?”
“According to the distance she traveled and that which we have made, she must be somewhere in this vicinity, off the coast of India.”
“Knowing that we are in pursuit of her the crew will very likely to keep her concealed from us.”
“Just what I expect.”
“Then we might pass her.”
“I’m afraid of that.”
“To lose her would be a serious matter.”
“Murdock might take to the shore. In that case we might never find him. I’m going ahead very slowly.”