Howard was a good businessman；he had been all his life. He was so successful because he was a smart, kind, and considerate.People liked doing business with him because he always considered his associates'side of things.
One cold October day, he agreed to do a business deal with a man from out of town. Howard had hesitations about working with this man but decided to go ahead with the deal anyway.
About three weeks later, Howard found out the man had cheated him. Howard lost a lot of money and his business was in trouble.People in the neighborhood heard the news about Howard and wanted to help.
Howard had done business with many people；and because he was such an honest man, he had made many friends during his career. Financial offers were made to Howard with little expected in return.With the help of the other business owners, Howard was able to get his business up and running again.
-honest [ˈɒnɪst]adj.诚实的；正直的；坦率的
典型例句
It was commonly believed that he was an honest man.
一般都认为他是一个诚实的人。
最常用法
to be honest 实话实说
an honest man 一个诚实的人
earn an honest penny 用正当的手段谋生
联想记忆
honestly adv.诚实地；老实地；的确；实在
dishonest adj.不诚实的
honesty n.诚实；正直
dishonesty n.不诚实
upright adj.直立的，笔直的
frank adj.坦白的；直率的；真诚的
-consider [kənˈsɪdə（r）]v.考虑；认为
典型例句
I consider it a great honor to be invited to dinner.
我认为能被邀请参加晚宴是很大的荣幸。
最常用法
consider doing sth.考虑做某事
consider sb./sth.+（to be/as）n./adj.认为……是……
联想记忆
consideration n.考虑；体贴
considerate adj.体贴的
-deal [diːl]n.协定；交易；大量 v.应付；处理；经营
典型例句
In addition to leaves, these animals eat a great deal of fruits.
除了树叶之外，这些动物还吃大量的水果。
最常用法
deal with 处理，对付，论述，研究，与……打交道，做
买卖
deal in 经营，从事，参加
do a deal with 跟……达成交易
a great/good deal 非常
a great/good deal of 许多
It's a deal.一言为定。
联想记忆
handle v.处理；对待；操作；触；买卖 n.把手；柄
treat v.对待；视为；探讨；治疗；处理
bargain n.交易；便宜货 v.讨价还价
trade n.贸易；交易 v.做生意
-cheat [tʃiːt]vt.欺骗；骗取 vi.作弊；行骗 n.骗子；欺骗
典型例句
They cheat the old woman of her house and money.
他们骗取了老妇人的房屋和钱财。
最常用法
cheat sb.of sth.骗去某人的东西
cheat sb. into（doing）sth.骗某人做某事
cheat in an exam 考试作弊
霍德华一直都是个很好的生意人。他之所以如此成功，是因为他聪明、友善且体贴。人们喜欢和他做生意，因为他都会站在对方的立场为他们考虑。
某年十月，在一个寒冷的日子里，他答应要和镇外某个人谈一笔生意，霍德华对与他合作一事有点迟疑，但还是决定先合作。
三个礼拜后，霍德华发现那个人骗了他，霍德华赔了很多钱，他的公司也陷入麻烦当中。附近邻居得知霍德华发生这种事，都很想 帮他。
有许多人和霍德华做生意，因为他是个诚实的人，而他也在事业中结交了不少朋友，大家不求回报地给他提供资金方面的帮助。在其他公司老板的协助下，霍德华得以让他的事业起死回生。