He also had the half-obsequious, half-insulting manner Dave had found most people expected from their barbers.
Dave had noticed most people expected their barber to flatter and insult them at the same time.
The barber seemed polite and straightforward, unlike many other barbers.
The new ruler had no power.
I am not able to.
The band is performing.
None of the instances were actually selected.
A nebbish can always gain the highest power.
A woman sits in front of her store.