"I have been down to Leavenworth," I replied.
"Why did you come back? We shall be there early in the morning."
"I had to come back. Do you take the names of all the passengers?"
"Yes; we have to put all the names on the berth list."
"Is there one by the name of Leonidas Lynchpinne?" I asked.
"Certainly not," he replied, laughing.
"Or any name like it?"
"I will look, if you wish."
"Do, if you please, and I will tell you why I ask."