Murder by the Clock · Character

Dr. Worth

An aging physician with puffy eyes and a distinguished bedside manner, summoned repeatedly through the night to a patient who should not be alive.

supporting

Also known as Dr. Sanforth Worth, Worth

First appearance: i 8 37 p m spring 3100

As a supporting figure in Murder by the Clock, Dr. Worth is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Arrives to examine the body, confirms death by heart attack, and expresses that he had anticipated something like this.

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Dr. Worth is the kind of doctor Nurse Murrow dreams about — unmarried, distinguished, never snappish — but his eagerness has long since faded into the puffy chains of sleep. He attends Endicott through the night, is astonished by every new development, and moves through the house with the slightly damp bewilderment of a man who did not expect his quiet practice to become a murder investigation. His medical judgment and his presence in the house make him both a witness and a quiet suspect.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Lieutenant Valcour
professional · positive
Mrs. Endicott
professional · ambivalent
Thomas Hollander
professional · ambivalent
Mrs. Endicott
professional · ambivalent
Lieutenant Valcour
professional · positive
Lieutenant Valcour
professional · positive
Thomas Hollander
professional · ambivalent
Mrs. Endicott
professional · ambivalent
Thomas Hollander
professional · ambivalent

Lieutenant Valcour
Dr. Worth, the medical examiner, provides Valcour with forensic details and expert analysis.
Mrs. Endicott
Dr. Worth examines evidence related to Mrs. Endicott's actions and reports findings to the police.
Thomas Hollander
Dr. Worth provides medical or forensic testimony that implicates or clears Thomas Hollander.
Mrs. Endicott
Dr. Worth examines evidence related to Mrs. Endicott's actions and reports findings to the police.
Lieutenant Valcour
Dr. Worth, the medical examiner, provides Valcour with forensic details and expert analysis.
Lieutenant Valcour
Dr. Worth, the medical examiner, provides Valcour with forensic details and expert analysis.
Thomas Hollander
Dr. Worth provides medical or forensic testimony that implicates or clears Thomas Hollander.
Mrs. Endicott
Dr. Worth examines evidence related to Mrs. Endicott's actions and reports findings to the police.
Thomas Hollander
Dr. Worth provides medical or forensic testimony that implicates or clears Thomas Hollander.

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Dr. Worth appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: 9:45 p.m.—Guards Are Stationed at the Doors
Arrives to examine the body, confirms death by heart attack, and expresses that he had anticipated something like this.
IV: 10:02 p.m.—Pale Flares the Darkness
Mentioned as having expressed the opinion that Mr. Endicott died of heart failure.
VI: 10:32 p.m.—Pictures in Dust
Plans to inject adrenaline into Endicott's cardiac muscles in an attempt to revive him.
VII: 11:01 p.m.—Banked Fires
In consultation with the medical examiner in a reception room.
VIII: 11:28 p.m.—Mrs. Endicott Screams
Performs the successful revival of Endicott, insists Mrs. Endicott not be disturbed, and discusses the case with Valcour.
IX: 11:55 p.m.—Queer Deeps
His statement about Mrs. Endicott's condition is summarized by Valcour to Roberts.
X: 12:06 a.m.—The Stillness of a Grave
Has arranged the sickroom, remains skeptical of Valcour's precautions, and mentions Endicott's reticence.
XI: 12:15 a.m.—To Watch by Night
Attending physician who insists a friend be present when Endicott regains consciousness.
XIII: 2:01 a.m.—Glittering Eyes
Introduces Hollander and instructs Nurse Murrow to call him at any sign of change.
XVI: 2:13 a.m.—Time Versus Death
Awakened by Nurse Murrow and later informed of Hollander's threat; participates in the plan to apprehend him.
XVII: 2:40 a.m.—The Angle of Death’s Path
Arrives to treat Hollander, discovers Endicott dead from a bullet, and assists in probing the wound to determine the bullet's angle.
XVIII: 3:00 a.m.—Thin Haze of Dread
Provides medical care and restoratives to Hollander, and discusses his condition.
XIX: 3:15 a.m.—The Properties of Horror
Discusses the case with Valcour, suggests the possibility of a rope ladder, and vouches for Nurse Vickers's professional reputation.
XXI: 3:51 a.m.—A Woman’s Slipper
Mentioned as having administered the narcotic and later sleeping; Valcour plans to consult him.
XXII: 4:14 a.m.—Tap—Tap—Tap
Assists Valcour by arranging for Nurse Vickers to leave and observing through the bathroom door.
XXIV: 4:41 a.m.—As the Colours of Dawn
Announces his departure, stating his services are no longer required, and provides contact information for the nurses.

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