Bennett fidgeted with impatience, and suggested calling a sentry to evict the fakir.
'Do they give or sell learning among the Sahibs?
Ask them,' said the lama, and Kim interpreted.
'They say that money is paid to the teacher--but that money the Regiment will give ...

What need?
It is only for a night.' 'And--the more money is paid the better learning is given ?' The lama disregarded Kim's plans for an early flight.

'It is no wrong to pay for learning.

To help the ignorant to wisdom is always a merit.' The rosary clicked furiously as an abacus.

Then he faced his oppressors.
'Ask them for how much money do they give a wise and suitable teaching?
And in what city is that teaching given ?' 'Well,' said Father Victor in English, when Kim had translated, 'that depends.