I reckon he cuts some ice there, but he's mighty quiet.

Bassett doesn't beat the tom-tom to call attention to himself.

I guess no man swings more influence in a state convention--but he's peculiar.

You'll find him different from these yahoos you've been writin' up.

I know 'em all." "A man of influence and power--leading citizen in every sense--" Dan murmured as he scribbled a few notes.
"Yep.