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`` Very little indeed . From the time he came on board Sunday , I think I hardly saw him at all until Monday afternoon . He was in close conversation with Mr. Boomsby most of the time , the steward said to me . The first night they sat up till after midnight ; and Lonsdale says there was a good deal of strong talk between them , '' replied the captain . `` Do you know what it was about ? '' I asked . `` I have n't the least idea .