"He seems to have stuck to Benson pretty closely, no doubt with the object of fleecing him; and you think he's not altogether ruined yet." "If what he told me is correct, there are still some pickings left on him." "I don't suppose the explanation is that Clarke has some conscience, and feels that he has robbed him enough." Harding laughed.
"He has about as much pity as a hungry wolf; in fact, to my mind, he's the more dangerous brute, because I've a feeling that he delights in doing harm.

There's something cruel about the man; getting fired out of his profession must have warped his nature.

Then there was another point that struck me--why's he going so far to stay with those Indians ?" "It's puzzling," Blake answered thoughtfully.

"He hinted that he was interested in their superstitions, and I think there was some truth in it.

Meddling with these things seems to have a fascination for neurotic people, and as the fellow's a sensualist he may find some form of indulgence that wouldn't be tolerated near the settlements.