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Laura Davis letters to her husband Lloyd Davis, January 1942

1942-01-23 Laura Davis to Lloyd Davis Page 2

this afternoon.  Among other things he implied I was unethical, unprofessional and a liar.  I my four years of work with them, I never had such experience with a member of the medical profession.  The only consolation will be "to consider the source" for I checked with the nurse and know I followed ethics OK.  He knows I'm a liar because the client told a different story to him.  I might by the same token conclude he (the doctor) was too because the patient gave me a different report of what the doctor said than the doctor claims to me.  If this occurs again I'll have to ask my husband to challenge him to a duel!
After you wrote me such a nice letter, I should not put down so many mean things.  Your letter today was especially good.  It wasn't just that you had a little news to write, but it was like you were here talking to me.
I am glad you keep me informed on Mother's feelings and symptoms.  If you notice any special changes, I can sneak off more time for being in C. R.  Now that they have finally made up their minds and forgiven me the trouble I caused them, I have more freedom.  It pains me to think of spending the week-end here, but that will be best if I can stand it.  And the way to stand it is to work and work and keep very occupied.  Then during rest spells to think of our happy partnership.  And of the fact that when my work is done here we can be together.  If you ever have to go away to work, I hope I

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this afternoon. Among other things he implied I was unethical, unprofessional and a liar. I my four years of work with them, I never had such experience with a member of the medical profession. The only consolation will be "to consider the source" for I checked with the nurse and know I followed ethics OK. He knows I'm a liar because the client told a different story to him. I might by the same token conclude he (the doctor) was too because the patient gave me a different report of what the doctor said than the doctor claims to me. If this occurs again I'll have to ask my husband to challenge him to a duel! After you wrote me such a nice letter, I should not put down so many mean things. Your letter today was especially good. It wasn't just that you had a little news to write, but it was like you were here talking to me. I am glad you keep me informed on Mother's feelings and symptoms. If you notice any special changes, I can sneak off more time for being in C. R. Now that they have finally made up their minds and forgiven me the trouble I caused them, I have more freedom. It pains me to think of spending the week-end here, but that will be best if I can stand it. And the way to stand it is to work and work and keep very occupied. Then during rest spells to think of our happy partnership. And of the fact that when my work is done here we can be together. If you ever have to go away to work, I hope I