Here Nicholson shows his skills as a dramatist: instead of lapsing into cliché, the priest's good-natured arguments win over both the narrator and the reader.

Inside there was a good-natured argument going on.

Einstein and Bohr had good-natured arguments over such issues throughout their lives.

Their table conversation ranged from good-natured arguments concerning the role of government in trade, through deep discussions of philosophy, to gossip about the ton.

Nicholas and Jeremy were having a good-natured argument about Nick's stallion, which had lost that day at the races.

A good-natured argument ensued, as Shaliko and his neighbor, Soso Bitskinashvili, quarreled over who would be our host.

Local athletes frequently engaged in good-natured arguments about whether runners or swimmers are the best, fittest athletes in the world.

- Bobby Valentine and Herm Edwards had a good-natured argument about the merits of football vs. baseball.

Seances were often conducted there, but Eddy and Clark engaged in vigorous, good-natured arguments about Spiritualism.

I don't think we'll gain anything," said John, "even by the most good-natured argument.