How do you and Morton get on ?" "First-rate, I hope.

He's treated me generously." Then she fastened her eyes upon him with quizzical severity.
"Young man, the 'Advertiser' seems to think Morton Bassett is crooked.
What do you think about it ?" Dan gasped and stammered at this disconcerting question.
She rested her arms on the table and bent toward him, the humor showing in her eyes.
"If he _is_ crooked, young man, you needn't think you have to be as big a sinner as he is! You remember that Sally Owen told you that.

Be your own boss.

Morton's a terrible persuader.

Funny for me to be talking to you this way; I don't usually get confidential so quick.