Duck? Well, that was special. He knew Americans sometimes gave very strange names, but he was quite sure he hadn't ever heard of anyone named Duck. Still, he gave a charming smile and shook her hand, ignoring the wiping.

"It is big, isn't it? By my last count, I believe the number is somewhere in the 70s. It's difficult, without a a census, to be exact, especially with all of the comings and goings. For example, I didn't have a note about your arrival, Duck. But it's a pleasure to meet you."

He usually tried to write down the names and impressions of newcomers, but he frequently missed arrivals.