Phineas, it is only fair to say, had never heretofore shown any marked interest in labor except to get as much of it for as little money as possible.

If his son, Leander, shared his father's opinions, he did not express them.

In fact he said very little, working steadily in the store all day and appearing to have something on his mind.

Most people liked Leander.
Then came the draft and Leander was drafted.

He said very little about it, but his father said a great deal.