That he, somehow, knew the town so well, was in his favor.

More than one case of importance was decided in another way from which it might have been, because of his knowledge of the outcasts and their connections, and how they had been used or trifled with on this occasion or on that one.

He was zealous and studied furiously, and in the mere letter of the law became most confident.
His examination was a trifling thing, and, once admitted to the bar, he did not remit his efforts.

He was valuable to the firm.

He was their watch-dog, and he suggested many things.
One day the senior partner called Harlson in, and a long conference was held.