Arthur replied with a smile: "Don't be nervous, just kidding. Of course, I understand Mr. Masden's character. If he had the slightest bit of selfishness, he wouldn't have sold his house just to open this free hospital for poor people who can't afford medical treatment. You won't find a doctor in the entire London with a kinder heart than him."
After speaking, Arthur stood up and said: "When I was at the academic affairs meeting earlier, Mr. Masden mentioned you, saying that you have published two papers on cholera in The Lancet. According to the university's doctoral degree awarding standards, you actually qualify. If you are planning to pursue a PhD, there's really no need to continue attending classes at the school. Once you obtain your bachelor's degree, you can directly apply for a doctoral degree, as long as you can present a convincing performance during your doctoral dissertation defense. Personally, I support bypassing those cumbersome teaching procedures."
