On board the liner which had been responsible both for the collision and
the rescue, Raymond Blütherski, a sinister figure, was seen to leave his
cabin and disappear down the corridor. An instant later Carmichael and
Capperton entered stealthily. With quick cat-like movements the
detective pushed open the door and tip-toed into the cabin.
Carmichael waited outside in an attitude of intense watchfulness. As a
steward passed down the corridor he assumed a careless expression and
lit a cigarette with nonchalant elaboration.
Directly the steward had gone the watcher resumed his vigil, every nerve
on the alert.