Read the letter , if there be a doubt . ' ` Then why hast thou left out my name in writing to that Holy One ? ' The Colonel smiled a queer smile . Kim took his courage in both hands . ` It was said once to me that it is inexpedient to write the names of strangers concerned in any matter , because by the naming of names many good plans are brought to confusion . ' ` Thou hast been well taught , ' the Colonel replied , and Kim flushed . ' I have left my cheroot-case in the Padre 's veranda . Bring it to my house this even . ' ` Where is the house ? ' said Kim . His quick wit told him that he was being tested in some fashion or another , and he stood on guard . ` Ask anyone in the big bazar . ' The Colonel walked on . ` He has forgotten his cheroot-case , ' said Kim , returning . ' I must bring it to him this evening . That is all my letter except , thrice over , Come to me ! Come to me ! Come to me ! Now I will pay for a stamp and put it in the post . He rose to go , and as an afterthought asked : ` Who is that angry-faced Sahib who lost the cheroot-case ? '
` Oh , he is only Creighton Sahib -- a very foolish XXXXX , who is a Colonel Sahib without a regiment . '
Kim Padre Sahib anyone bazar cheroot-case evening house left stamp