"You're plenty smart if you're able to pick up the diplomatic approach, Firo," Phil corrected with the same ease as he would inflict his wit onto others. Maybe this gangster would do better with sponsors as soon as he had refined his speaking style. Firo had a handsome enough face that they could use him for promotions.

"Heh, you'd be surprised at how often this happens in history," Gray added, "Or at least what I remember from history."