But he was proud of Mr.Conne's companionable attitude toward him.

He was proud to be the friend of such a man.

He was delighted at the thought of participation in this matter.
He knew Mr.Conne liked him and had at least a good enough opinion of him to adopt the appearance of conferring with him.

Mr.Conne's rather whimsical attitude toward this conference did not lessen his pride.
"Let's see now," said the detective.

"This thing evidently went through Holland in code.