"They were men of standing--long standing in the community.

Prominent and prosperous citizens, who have lived here long enough for East Wellmouth to know them--and respect them." This was a shot in the bull's eye.

Miss Timpson evidently thought so, for she nodded approval.

Daniels continued.
"They were men of known worth," he went on.

"Practical citizens whose past as well as present is known.