Despite an uncomfortable start, the cousins become firm friends and Georgа introduces them to her beloved dog Timothy (Timmy), who secretly lives with the fisher boy, Alf, in the village as George's parents will not allow her to keep Timmy.
The story describes how despite an awkward beginning, the cousins develop a strong bond, and Georgа brings her dog, Timmy, into their lives, but this is only possible because of the secret arrangement with Alf, as Georgа's parents do not allow her to keep him.