But, Dad, you are a good sport.

We are out to win this fight, but we don't want to injure anybody.

We are going to beat them, but we don't want to abuse them unnecessarily.

Besides, I think it is good business.

And then, you see, I really like these chaps." "Simmons, for instance ?" said his father with an ironical smile.
"Well, Simmons, just as much as you can like an ass." "And McNish ?" inquired Maitland.
"McNish," echoed Jack, a cloud falling upon his face.