Sidney went into the operating-room late in the spring as the result of a conversation between the younger Wilson and the Head.
"When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?" asked Wilson, meeting Miss Gregg in a corridor one bright, spring afternoon.
"That usually comes in the second year, Dr. Wilson."
He smiled down at her. "That isn't a rule, is it?"
"Not exactly. Miss Page is very young, and of course there are other girls who have not yet had the experience. But, if you make the request--"
"I am going to have some good cases soon. I'll not make a request, of course; but, if you see fit, it would be good training for Miss Page."
Miss Gregg went on, knowing perfectly that at his next operation Dr. Wilson would expect Sidney Page in the operating-room. The other d
