Doctor Bolus and His Patients

Doctor Bolus is a kindly, old‑fashioned physician whose day begins with a cane‑tapped stroll through a bustling rural community. Accompanied by a late‑blooming student eager to inherit his practice, he moves from house to house, diagnosing ailments with a mix of careful observation and modest remedies. The narrative follows his morning rounds, offering a snapshot of 19th‑century village life as the doctor meets a spectrum of people, from the land‑owning squire to the humble laborer.

Listeners will hear the gentle humor and quiet compassion that colour each encounter—whether it’s a restless girl with a nicked finger, a chronic hypochondriac who clings to his medicine, or a grieving widow whose only comfort is the promise of a caring home for her child. Through these vignettes, the story paints a tender portrait of community, duty, and the simple, sometimes bittersweet, art of caring for one another.