How are Development Companies developing ?" He put back his head and laughed.

He did not seem a bit chagrined or discomfited.

The joke was on him, but he could enjoy it, nevertheless.
In spite of my antagonism toward this man I could not help admiring certain traits of his character.

He was big, in every way.

Little repulses or setbacks did not trouble him.
"Say," he said, "how did you know about that cat ?" "Saw his footprints," I replied.