Then Richie, who had probably made an even better companion.

With neither father nor siblings to engage his attention what better companion than a puzzle?

Even the little girl would have been a better companion on a mission like this one than Thariinye.

"I'd like to take a turn about White's, and I can think of no better companion than you for such an expedition."

"We could think of no better, braver companion, old man!"

Perhaps, after all, your imaginary Sylvia is really a better companion.

Her delightfully raspy voice has never found a better companion.

On that train ride to and from the office, an e-book reader is a better companion.

However, I could not have picked two better companions.

It wasn't exactly what I expected, but-surely no one could ask better companions.