In the book there are two characters,Dr. Warthrop and Will Henry,throughout the novel Will proves himself to be a better person. Dr. Warthrop goes to the Canadian wilderness to prove that his friend is a fool,he even told Dr.chandlers wife that he is likely dead. It is also mentioned he jumped in a river to commit suicide but it is later revealed he did it to get out of marrying the woman he supposedly loved.Will on the other hand is a kinder soul.While investigating a run down house he found a baby which he assumed was abandoned,although he listened when instructed to leave the baby behind he later expressed guilt over it.He say he should have saved it and when pressed further he goes on to say because he could have.He also showed remorse