Doctor Thorne Chapter XII - When Greek Meets Greek, Then Comes the Tug of War

In which the arrival of a rival physician at Boxall Hill stirs feelings of resentment, wounded pride, and unspoken rivalry amidst the household, as a reluctant Sir Roger refuses the newcomer’s attendance, much to the consternation of his wife. The scene unfolds with punctilious attention to decorum, as a contentious encounter brings to light the complexities of professional jealousy and personal dignity in the genteel world of provincial medicine.