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 Kim , returning . ' I must bring it to him this evening . That is all my letter except , thrice over , Come to me ! Come to me !
XXXXX to me !
Come Read bring concerned flushed hast replied take thought told