Chapters 115-122 Summary

Philip continues to be a constant visitor at the Athelny home. Philip is present when a suitor comes to the home to court Sally. The family likes the young man, but Sally announces she has no intention of marrying the young man. Philip finds Sally a strange creature, but enjoys her company. For the following year, Philip works hard to finish his training. Finally Philip gets his diploma. Philip goes the next day to apply for a position at the hospital. Philip hopes to get more experience so he can get a place on a ship and see the world. While there, Philip is offered a temporary job working with a country doctor who is rumored to be difficult. Philip jumps at the chance.

Philip finds the country doctor, Dr. South, cranky, but soon breaks through his unpleasant veneer to find...