17 1 22⁠—I had taken that for a date, the date of departure of the Kilmorden Castle . Supposing I was wrong. When I came to think of it, would anyone, writing down a date, think it necessary to put the year as well as the month? Supposing 17 meant cabin 17? And 1? The time⁠—one o’clock. Then 22 must be the date. I looked up at my little almanac.

Tomorrow was the 22nd!