He was always interested in religions.

At the end of the day, Kim and the Hindu boy--whose name varied at Lurgan's pleasure--were expected to give a detailed account of all that they had seen and heard--their view of each man's character, as shown in his face, talk, and manner, and their notions of his real errand.

After dinner, Lurgan Sahib's fancy turned more to what might be called dressing-up, in which game he took a most informing interest.

He could paint faces to a marvel; with a brush-dab here and a line there changing them past recognition.

The shop was full of all manner of dresses and turbans, and Kim was apparelled variously as a young Mohammedan of good family, an oilman, and once--which was a joyous evening--as the son of an Oudh landholder in the fullest of full dress.