He's a nice fellow and we've got to be good to him." This was the first task of importance that Bassett had assigned to him and Dan addressed himself to it zealously.

If Miles was not really a defaulter there was every reason why the heinous aspersions of the opposition press should be dealt with vigorously.

Dan was impressed by Bassett's method of dealing with a difficult situation.

Miles had erred, but Bassett had taken the matter in hand promptly, secretly, and effectively.

His attitude toward the treasurer's sin was tolerant and amiable.