One felt this was a man whose word carried weight.
"You're something of a hustler," he remarked with a smile.

"For all that, you got a nasty knock, and your quitting for a time is justified.
Well, if you feel lonesome, come along and dine at our hotel.

Then we'll go and see the American opera.

I'm told the show is good." Lister made some excuses, but Duveen would not be refused.
"When we stopped at your camp you made things smooth for us.

You gave Ruth some thrills, showed her the romance of track-grading, and generally helped her to a good time.