Doctor Bill — Lucy Agnes Hancock

Christine Barnes found great satisfaction in her new work as a Public health Nurse in the poor Tenth District of Westbrook. Her friends wondered if she had not left Westbrook General Hospital to take public health training in order to avoid further contact with Dr. Jim Ballard, but if such was the case Chris would not acknowledge it, even to herself. The doctor for Tenth District was another newcomer to this work. Dr. William Alden came from a very wealthy, socially prominent family, and Chris could not reconcile his easy, unconcerned manner with their tedious and unglamorous work in the town's poorest district. She soon realized, however, the young doctor was very capable and understanding indeed, and was steadily winning the confidence and love of his patients as he worked among them. Chris was determined not to let herself become involved with Doctor Bill, but in spite of this she was very much aware of him as together they attended to the needs of the sick in the area.