oh , damn ! -i knew you would ask that and what i have are some preconceived notions based on almost nothing but vague observations of his obsequious behavior toward two or three individuals.-these persons do have some political power over him , anyway , but his toadying attitude toward them seemed , to me , to be more than fear of political reprisal , somehow.-i hate discussing my boss with anyone , in the first place , because he is my boss and he represents this office , but also , because i could be wrong and it smacks of gossip , something i detest.-however , i was forced by his self-incrimination to consider it my duty to see if he is guilty.-these other people have done absolutely nothing to deserve my suspicion.-it is only that i have heard him talk to them before in that same tone of voice , that subservient , ill do whatever you say quality in his conversation with them.-i just dont feel justified in sharing those unsubstantiated feelings with youor anyone else.-can you understand that ?