"She is more of a friend, rather than a contact. She is coming to dinner of Friday. I've been looking forward to it." He explains of-handedly, "And it's nice to see Mary make new friends. She ain't had it easy, it seems."
"Davie Adams is as honest as they get, Ann, smart at what he does, kindly, wealthy as brewers can be... widower." He added, smirking slightly more, taking another swallow from his glass. "A cushy business contact, if you can get your feet under the table." He adds, draining the glass and pouring another, "At least a good friend if you treat him with respect and loyalty."