“‘First, then, there is the Reverend Justin Rosenthal.’
“He began to take that name down.
“‘But then he sailed for India two years ago, and it is feared he is lost at sea,’ I went on.
“He stayed his hand, and looked annoyed, but then said:
“‘Go on. Who else?’
“‘Well, then there is Benoni Fielding.’
“Away he went scribbling at that name.
“‘He is with General Hooker’s army,’ I continued.
“He snatched up his hand impatiently, exclaiming:
“‘Then of course we don’t want his name. Who else?’