Mrs. Tree's Will

After the death of a generous, eccentric resident, her will ignites lively controversy in a small New England village as neighbors debate how to honor her unusual bequests, including a desired name change. The narrative follows a cast of local characters—ministers, gossipy society women, eccentric poets, shopkeepers, and selectmen—through meetings, letters, and domestic scenes that expose petty rivalries, loyalties, and small‑town pride. Humor arises from manners and misunderstandings, while the plot moves through committees, romantic entanglements, and community negotiations toward a conciliatory resolution that restores social balance and personal connections.