'Doc.' Gordon

"Doc. Gordon" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a story about James Elliot, a fresh medical graduate, as he travels to Alton to assist Doctor Thomas Gordon. Full of hope and excitement, James begins his career but soon finds himself wrapped up in the perplexing relationships of the Gordon household. On his way to Alton, interactions with Clemency, a young woman, spark a sense of protectiveness. Upon meeting Doctor Gordon, he notices a mix of happiness and sadness that suggests troubles with his family, especially his sister, Mrs. Ewing, who seems to be facing health issues. Quickly, James gets caught up in the secrets and unspoken struggles within the Gordon's home, particularly regarding Mrs. Ewing's mysterious sickness and Clemency's isolated existence.