Doc Swain is a dedicated doctor and confirmed bachelor, universally liked and respected by everyone in town in spite of his too-plain speaking. The only person with whom he doesn't get along is Marion Partridge, a minister's daughter who is married to one of Swain's best friends, Charles Partridge, a lawyer. Marion has a fussy, demanding, image-conscious personality. Doc Swain refused to acknowledge her lies about her age and to agree with her gossipy complaining about Constance MacKenzie.
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