To Judith Morley, Cranford was more than just a hospital where she made her living at a job she liked. Cranford was a refuge and a haven and Judith had no thought of ever leaving it to face marriage, men, or the world. Brought up by her AUnt Hepsie, Judith had never known her father. Her mother had died when she was very young. Then young Dr. Larry Booth tried to break down her reserve. He said he loved her. He said he wanted to marry her. She didn't want to fall in love with he and she didn't w