"Have you just arrived from England?
What ship did you come in ?" "I have been out here some time," James replied.

"My name is Walsham.

I believe I was gazetted to your regiment some months ago, but I only heard the news on my arrival at New York last week." "Oh, you are Walsham!" the young officer said.

"My name is Edwards.

I am glad to meet you.