It annoyed him, however, that he had been forstalled in the matter by this Committee.

But very especially he was annoyed by the recollection of the deliberative, rasping tones of that cool-headed Scot, who had so calmly set before him his duty.

But the sting of the interview lay in the consciousness that the criticism of his foreman was probably just.

And then, he was tied to Tony Perrotte by bonds that reached his heart.

Had it not been so, he would have made short work of the business.