Sonny's handling of the furnace men did not altogether please Vito because Sonny handled it as the club, not as a rapier. He was considering making Sonny his underboss and the way he handled this situation was a test. The novel never confirms Vito's ultimate decision.


"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."