Story of Hugh Franciscus Hugh Franciscus skills as a doctor are remarkable in the story of Imelda. Dr. Franciscus works as a Chief of Plastic Surgery and knows exactly what he is doing. A man dedicated to his work as a doctor. Franciscus demands exact answers to his questions. He works hard to make his patients healthier. “He seemed to me a man of immense strength and ability. . .” (p140). Until the devastating incident with Imelda, Dr. Franciscus had never been emotionally involved with his patients. Hugh Franciscus does not have a intimate relationship with his patients, with the exception of Imelda. Hugh does not pause with his patients to talk about personal issues, but gets straight to what purpo