Bassett was apparently unmoved by it.
"I've been in town a day or two.

I don't live in sleeping-cars the way you do, Ed.

I keep to the main traveled road--the straight and narrow path, as our brother calls it," said Bassett.
"Well, I'm going to quit working myself to death.

It's getting too hot for poker, and I'm almost driven to lead a wholesome life.

The thought pains me, Mort." Marian had opened briskly upon Allen.