The oblong box

The narrator heard someone crying at night, which hinted at the emotional weight of the secret.

The captain revealed the truth about the box a month after the disaster.

The narrator saw Cornelius and the box float safely after they jumped into the sea.

The woman introduced as Mrs. Wyatt spoke with a New York accent, confirming her identity.

Cornelius’s madness was revealed through his desperate actions during the sinking.

The captain eagerly agreed to carry the oblong box after hearing Wyatt’s request.

The box was never mentioned again after the storm hit the ship.

Cornelius Wyatt’s refusal to speak with the narrator suggests he was ashamed of his secret.

The narrator eventually discovered the true contents of the box while on the ship.

The box was carried into the cabin beside the narrator’s, creating a sense of suspense and mystery.