Patience Worth: A Psychic Mystery

In the summer of 1913, two cultured women in St. Louis sit down with a Ouija board for a light‑hearted session. The planchette suddenly takes on an uncanny speed, spelling out the name “Patience Worth” and claiming to be a soul returned from a distant past. Intrigued, the pair begin recording every message, discovering a voice that seems to possess its own distinct personality.

What follows is a remarkable collection of verses, short stories, and philosophical musings that rival the work of seasoned writers, all produced without any pen in the hand of the living. The primary conduit is Mrs. Curran, whose nervous yet lively temperament seems to channel the spirit, while her friend, a professional writer, transcribes the material with meticulous care. Listeners are invited to weigh the evidence themselves, as the narrative presents the full transcripts and the circumstances of each séance without attempting to explain the phenomenon.