Barry Klein, the genial owner of Mr. Pillow, a linens business, was asked why he did not have the required certificate of authority to charge sales tax.

Harry, played by Philip Bosco, is the genial, patriarchal owner of a local restaurant, keeping an eye on all the comings and goings.

Jacques Rameckers, the genial owner, is a no-nonsense host who keeps tabs on his young, earnest staff.

The genial Dutch owners produce their own wine.

In the mornings, I lingered over juicy papayas, bread and coffee at outside tables with Cesar and Eloisa, Tupaiulandia's genial owners.

The genial owners, exuding European charm, effusively greet diners.

The genial owner, who is full of advice about what to see and do in Monterrey, stocks museum-quality work from across Mexico.

I consulted Bruce, the genial owner of our local pet emporium, who told me that exotic pets are most popular with young people in their 20's and 30's.

Mr. Bennouna, the genial owner of Zitoune, a new Moroccan restaurant in Mamaroneck, learned some lovely tricks at her elbow.

Margarete Altinger, the genial owner, will seat you next to another party if no table is free; the polite waiters are in shirtsleeves with waistcoats and long white aprons.