No one will interrupt us.

I have seen to that." His attitude and manner indicated a complete mastery of the situation, but whether this assumption was justified by fact or was a mere trick it was impossible to say.

There was in the man something strong and good and calm--a manner never acquired by one who has anything to conceal.
His dignity was perfect.

One forgot his stoutness, his heavy breathing, his ungainly size.

He was essentially manly, and a presence to be feared.