He was a literal creature, eager to obey the letter of orders. Given his own way, he would seek to satisfy as many authorities as he could. He had been conditioned to take pleasure in obedience, like a dog. He had no preference for her or Cattlson, but inasmuch as she could offer him more freedom to obey—to obey her and Cattlson, rather than merely Cattlson—she could work him.
