"Exemplary," in conduct.

He was not a leader among the boys, but he was very generally liked.

A characteristic fact, for good or bad, was that he had no enemies.

From the clergyman to the "hired help," everybody had a kind word for him, but tinctured by no enthusiasm.

All spoke of him as "a good boy," and when this was said, they had nothing more to say.
One important exception to this statement is worthy of note.