` What dost thou ? ' said the Colonel , when Kim trotted up . ` I -- I am not running away . I send a letter to my Holy One at Benares . ' ' I had not thought of that . Hast thou said that I take thee to Lucknow ? ' ` Nay , I have not . 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 XXXXX , returning . '
Benares Colonel Holy Kim Lucknow Padre bazar cheroot-case left name