In The New Baby by JC Miller, Anna narrates her journey on the Orient Express with her husband Kurtis to her hometown, Braunau am Inn. Reflecting on her simple upbringing and elite life through marriage, she admires Kurtis, an intellectual studying psychology. Anna reconnects with childhood friends Eszter and Gertrude, discussing marriage, motherhood, and societal challenges faced by women. They also talk about Klara, a local woman trapped in an unhappy marriage to her older cousin, Alois. The story explores relationships, societal norms, and early psychological ideas, hinting at the impact of upbringing on human behavior.