Emily Brown and Colin Archer, together with their parents, share employment on the farms of Lord Heny Tweed., a wealthy land owner. This is a story of two teenagers sharing common interests in community life who explore the ethical and moral conduct of adults. Through a combination of shared adventures, the two create situations that require the intervention of adult friends and family members to resolve conflicts with Lord Tweed, thereby placing everyone in untenable positions. This is a story of teenagers sharing common interests in community life and who gain appreciation for the richness of life as they grow in understanding what it means to be Friends.