I. A. R. Wylie

“ A faint smile softened the rugged severity of Otway's face.
“You need have no fear. I am the last person to risk my neck by experimenting without permission. And with permission”—he laughed—“I do not suppose there is a single man who realizes that he is either useless or an impediment, or who, having realized it, would sacrifice himself for the sake of others.”
It was by the merest chance, perhaps, that his eyes fastened themselves on Peter's, and for an instant the two men remained motionless, as though paralyzed by the recognition of their antagonism. ”

“ Let me suppose further that a young doctor has made a discovery—say, In the matter of infectious diseases—which needs one dangerous, perhaps fatal, experiment before it can be perfected. Of what incalculable value would it be if the 'odd' life might be sacrificed in the cause of humanity! ”

“ The tears rushed to her eves, and for an instant she stretched out her hand with such silent pleading that he hesitated, looking at her with sullen, bitter eyes.
“Oh, Wilfred! Are men so forgetful? Is a year long enough to bring forgetfulness?” ”

“ To men of our profession, life, diseased and healthy, is of the utmost value. We have always been hampered by the belief that to experiment with it is to offend against its sacredness. I venture to say that were the great discoverers and investigators of our time allowed to test their experiments on half a dozen men who had proved themselves otherwise valueless to their fellow creatures, millions would be relieved of unthinkable suffering ”