The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-10

head-on automobile collision. And | how Alan worked, without sec ond's rest.
 Tt was a whole course of sur- gery in single night, Dr. Peter son. Fractures, cuts, crushed chests, one lad took the emer- gency brake through the abdomen Allan did the operating while I helped, what little I could do. Ask anyone of those parents who the real Santa Claus is. They all think Alan is superman and an in- spired surgeon"
 "But that's enough of my trou- bles, Dr. Farrell" Emily inter rupted. "Tell me. more about things at home, Dr. Peterson. Did Louisa have her New Years party as usual? Did you all go out to the Hunt Club for breakfast, like we used to do?"
 "The party was just the same, Emily, but We missed you. Every one was asking your father when you'd be back. The orchestra even played your favorite "Stardust' dllO OcOlCdtSu lC CO you.
 And all the gang were there, too? Walt and Rosalind, Hank and Virginia, John and Katherine? And did Myron come alone again?"
 "I'd almost think you were there, my dear," Mrs. Peterson answered. You've named the crowd so well. The bartender at the Old Rock House asked about you, too. You helped him mix drinks the year before, I believe"
 "Oh, I did. And made Alan angry. Maybe I could be bar maid If came back again. Those were the days" Emily sighed softly. Nov New Years in Sumner was a gala event. Dinner at the hotel and Alan is called to the hospital before midnight. I came on home and went to bed"
 Emily isn't particularly fond of this life of a doctors wife, is she, Dr. Farrell2" The men were alone in the living room after the dinner had ended. Emily had taken Mrs. Peterson upstairs to show her the house.
 "It's hard for her to get into the swing of things, but she'll make it. Emily has lots of cour- age and that's what it takes"
 But she deserves something better, Dr. Farrell. Emily has had society all around her all of her life. It's part of her. This lone- liness, this friendlessness, I'm afraid 1t may break her spirit"
 Orchids grow best in the jungle"
 Granted, but that is their native habitat. We, who love beautiful orchids, merely try to reproduce those tropical conditions. You can't grow orchids or much else either - in blizzards.
 But don't get the impression, Dr. Farrell, that Emily will quit. She'll stick, but it may make her bitter, and old. And she's much too charming to grow old prema- turely."
 Sumner never can be St. Louis, Dr. Peterson. Emily has to realize that. Her job is here, beside Alan, helping him in his work. AS long as she tries to make Sumner over into a big city, she'll be hurt, again and again. As long as she tries to be the society wife rather than the doctors wife, she's cer- tain to find disappointment"
 And Alan what about him?"
 "The finest graduate your school ever granted diploma. Every day he grows bigger, finer. In obstet- rics, he's surpassed every man we've ever had in Sumner, includ- ing his father. Although he doesn't go in for great deal of surgery, he is quick and sure, confident and dependable"
 "Is he really specializing in ob- stetrics, then, Dr. Farrell?"
 "It's being forced upon him. He's so gentle, so considerate, so human, that every woman in the county insists upon engaging him. I've turned all of my OB over to him. He started out as my assist ant and now, after five years, it | oSSAAAo lAlO1C llhC l HI dSolSLlIlS IllIu.
 I've no such ideas, Doctor. But tell me, do you think Alan would consider an offer to become pro- lessor of obstetrics at the school?"
 I've been expecting that Dr. Pe- terson. I doubt it."
 Even If the salary were ex- ceptionally high, the hours as easy as possible? There's Emily to con- slider, too."
 "Yes, there's Emily. Frankly, Dr. Peterson, do you intend mak- ing Alan that offer?"
 T do, and if I can, Dr. Farrell, I'm going to take him away from you"
 Perhaps - but I'll do my best to beat you. don't think it's the life for Alan. He's needed here."
 (To Be Continued)