Other cases, small ones, began to come his way.

Lawyer Daniels had enemies in the community who had been waiting to take their legal affairs elsewhere.
Heman still professed entire indifference, but he no longer patronized his rival.

John had a quiet way of squelching such patronage and of turning the laugh, which was annoying to a person lacking a sense of humor.

And then, too, it was quite evident that Emily Howes' liking for the younger man displeased Daniels greatly.

Heman liked Emily, seemed to like her very much indeed.