He will not work, and his feeling of contempt will communicate itself to others, thus demoralizing the whole lot of them.
Even if he kept his contempt to himself, he is not the man to work his heart out in the effort to win.

He thinks it is no use to kill himself, and he will not make his best effort at any time.

It is my policy to drop such a man, in case I find him out, and drop him hard.

Yes, I am quite satisfied, Gordon." Walter bit his tongue to keep back the fierce words which arose to his lips.

He felt himself quivering with anger.
"All right! all right!" he said, his voice unsteady.