When Juana and Kino first took their baby Coyotito to the doctor, he refused to treat him, since they are natives of the country, not the conquerors of which the doctor is a part. The doctor is self-indulgent, dishonest, and unscrupulous. Therefore, when he hears that Kino has found a great pearl, he goes to Kino’s hut, claiming to have been out when they came earlier. He examines Coyotito, saying that the poison will strike in an hour. He gives the child some medicine of doubtful effectiveness. Coyotito vomits in an hour. Kino tells the doctor that he will pay him for his services when he manages to sell the pearl. The doctor accepts this, sure that the pearl is worth a great price. However, it is obvious that he looks around the hut for a hiding place, observes Kino’s glance to the hiding spot, and probably plans to return later to steal it to get the whole fee for the treasure.
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