That is wholly true.

In business I aim at success; I didn't start out in life to be a failure." Bassett paused a moment and Dan nodded.

It was at the tip of his tongue to say that such should be every man's hope and aim, but Bassett continued.
"I'm talking to you frankly.

I'm not often mistaken in my judgments of men and I've taken a liking to you.

I want to open an office here chiefly to have a quiet place from which to keep track of things that interest me.