Raspberry Jam

In this witty, turn‑of‑the‑century comedy, a self‑styled heroine named Abby Ames is convinced that a bizarre “mind‑reading” exhibition in Newark will reveal a secret newspaper article. Her determination sets off a lively clash with her sensible niece, Eunice, who scoffs at the notion of telepathy yet can’t help being drawn into the scheming. The banter crackles as Aunt Abby battles social conventions, arguing that she’ll travel alone, while the bustling world of Park Avenue society watches with equal parts amusement and concern.

The story unfolds in an elegant New York apartment, where daily rituals—rearranging carnations and polishing rose‑filled vases—contrast with the absurd promise of a blindfolded walk that supposedly uncovers hidden truth. As the pair wrestle over propriety and curiosity, readers are invited into a bright, satirical portrait of family dynamics, eccentric ambition, and the allure of a mystery that teeters between comedy and intrigue.