Dalhousie was a transient visitor at the
hotel, and, with many others, had gone in the Dragon to gratify his
curiosity.
"Sorry to trouble you, sir," said Jaspar, as the gentleman entered the
apartment; "but I am much interested in the fate of several persons who
were passengers on board the Chalmetta."
"No trouble, Mr. Dumont, I am extremely happy to serve you," replied
Dalhousie, whose obsequious manners were ample evidence of his
sincerity.
"My niece was on board of her," continued Jaspar, "and I see her name in
the list of missing."
"Your _niece_!" replied Dalhousie, emphasizing the latter word. He had a
few days before come from New Orleans, and had there heard of the
startling developments in the Dumont family.
"No matter," returned Jaspar, sharply; "she went by the name of Dumont.
Did you find any bodies?"
"We picked up the remains of six men and two females."
"Can you describe the females? How were they dressed?" asked Jaspar, in
an excited manner.
"One was dressed in black. The other had on a common calico.
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