Mr. Putnam says to Hale, "It does not seem to help us today, Mr. Hale. We look to you to come to our house and save our child"(miller 53).

Proctor says to Hale, "I’ve heard you to be a sensible man, Mr. Hale. I hope you’ll leave some of it in Salem"(Miller 53).

The quote describes Hale as someone who is trusted and knowledgeable about what is going on in Salem.

John Proctor describes Mr. Hals as someone who is very down to earth. Even to go as far and say he is more sensible than the people of Salem.