This book tells the story of Dr. Summers, a beloved physician in a small southern town. Through his experiences treating patients of all backgrounds, Dr. Summers provides a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the early 20th century, including race relations, the women's suffrage movement, and the struggles of working-class families. This book is a poignant reminder of the power of compassion and the enduring impact a single person can have on a community. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.