Kate Gibson knew that when she took over the job of factory doctor it wouldbe difficult to persuade the men to accept a woman. She certainly hadn'texpected to have the same trouble with Joshua Howard, the forceful head ofthe company. "You can't get rid of me as easily as that, Mr. Howard," Katesaid angrily. "I have no intention of returning to London. I have signed acontract with you and I'm going to fulfill it." It was only later on Katewondered if, having accepted her as a doctor, Joshua would ever see her as awoman...