Reginald Wright Kauffman

“ No, I'm going to treat your friend because, though I couldn't prevent your killing Tucker, I'm enough of a doctor never to refuse help. Only, don't you think I deserve a fee?” He resolutely bridled his pride. “Can't you pay for my services with a little scrap or so of information?”
Peña's crooked smile more than ever distorted his yellow face. Most of us judge our fellows by the sole standard of ourselves; this creature could not conceive of a prisoner in Dan's position as being anxious about any life except his own. ”

“ Hoagland put a cautioning finger to his lips. “Can the noise, sonny, and never mind the details. Goldwaithe's as good as ever by now—or as bad—more's the pity. And what's more than that, your new boss knew it was so, or soon would be, when he hired you!” ”

“ Dan mumbled. “I can't tell anything at the first glance.”
“So?” said Peña. “Remember, your last patient! Make a fine job. You will have plenty of time. For double care of you, I shall lock the door, but there will be a guard outside of it with a key. Should you require anything, call. Do not be modest of your knowledge of our language; your excellent Spanish will be well understood, never fear, Señor Medico.” ”