But, he argued, the dishonor in knowledge so obtained would lie only in the use he made of it.

If he used it without harm to him from whom it was obtained and with benefit to others, was he not justified in trading on his superior equipment?
He decided that each case must be considered separately in accordance with the principle involved.

But, principle or no principle, he was determined to become rich.

Did not the end justify the means?
Certainly an all-wise Providence had not brought Helen Carey into his life only to take her away from him.

It could not be so cruel.