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I have been searching for you all over the ship ; and now , at a quarter to eleven o'clock , you come sauntering on board with as much deliberation as though you had days to spare . What do you mean by being so late , eh ? '' `` Really , Mr Butler , '' answered Harry , `` I am awfully sorry if I have put you out at all , but I thought that so long as I was on board in time to start with the ship it would be sufficient . As it is I am more than an hour to the good ; for , as you are aware , the ship does not haul out of dock until midday . Have you been wanting me for anything in particular ? '' `` No , I have not , '' snapped Butler . `` But I was naturally anxious when I arrived on board and found that you were not here .