captain (mathematics)
united states navy
director
u. s. naval observatory
"But I do know him," he said. "I'd be very pleased to see him."
Harrington was a man with something on his mind. He seemed relieved when Steinke had finished ushering him in, and had returned to the outer office. He commenced to speak at once, turning to Lentz, who was nearer to him than King. "You're King?… Why, Dr. Lentz! What are you doing here?"
"Visiting," answered Lentz, accurately but incompletely, as he shook hands. "This is Superintendent King over here. Superintendent King — Captain Harrington."
"How do you do, Captain — it's a pleasure to have you here."
"It's an honor to be here, sir."
"Sit down?"