An urban physician Doc Elliot relocates to a rural area to enjoy a less hectic life. One of his first patients is a youthful man suffering from depression as he feels responsible for an accident that maimed he older brother.
Elliot treats Jenny, a blind woman who depends on her reclusive husband for everything. When Ben suggests an operation that will restore Jenny's eyesight the spouse opposes the procedure fearing that his wife will leave him.
Paul Bartlett is an eccentric elderly man who owns valuable property that others covet. He is determined to have grandson Jamie inherit it but his behavior leaves his sanity in question. Doc Elliott is told to sign off to have him committed.