Synopsis
A doctor instructs a troubled young boy, whom he helped, to perform three good deeds, acknowledging the boy's grim future while trying to instill some sense of morality. The doctor then provides medical care for the boy's sister, explaining the importance of wearing a spine brace and securing a safe haven for the children at a local inn. He reflects on the hypocritical nature of grown-ups and the importance of small kindnesses as a way to maintain self-worth in a brutal world. The chapter concludes with the doctor departing, leaving the children with promises and encouragement to grow strong and healthy.
Quick Summary
The chapter focuses on a doctor's philosophy of small acts of kindness, as he helps a group of orphaned children while grappling with his own violent tendencies and the harsh realities of the world. He emphasizes the importance of helping others as a method to preserve one's own humanity.
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