It isn't benevolence on Doctor Thorndyke's part; it is professional enthusiasm." She smiled sceptically.
"You don't believe in it," I said; "but consider other cases.

Why does a surgeon get out of bed on a winter's night to do an emergency operation at a hospital?
He doesn't get paid for it.

Do you think it is altruism ?" "Yes, of course.

Isn't it ?" "Certainly not.

He does it because it is his job, because it is his business to fight with disease--and win." "I don't see much difference," she said.