Who is Fred narracott, and observation does he make about the guest

Fred Narracott

Narracott is the captain of the boat that ferries over all the Indian Island guests.

Fred Narracott sat by the engine thinking to himself that this was a queer lot. Not at all his idea of what Mr. Owen's guests were likely to be. He'd expected something altogether more classy. Togged up women and gentlemen in yachting costume and all very rich and important looking.

Fred Narracott drove the boat. He expected something more classy of the characters.