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Next day we were nearing Queenstown , and , as I had letters to write , I saw nothing of young Howard till the evening . I found him unreasonably contrite for what he had said to me the night before ; and when I told him he had merely spoken the truth , and was quite justified in doing so , he seemed more miserable than ever . `` Come , '' he said , `` let us have a walk on the deck . '' It was between nine and ten o'clock ; and when we got out on the deck , I said to him , `` Without wishing to interfere any further -- '' `` Now , do n't say that , '' he cried ; `` it is cruel . '' `` Well , I merely wanted to know where your two charges are . '' `` I do n't know , '' he answered , in a husky whisper ; `` they are not in the usual corner to-night , and I do n't know where they are . '' `` She is probably with her husband , '' I suggested .