Sandy literally "drops in" to Courtnee's farm house, and the two girls form a very close friendship. But Sandy is "Englisch" to Courtnee, and Courtnee's life is fascinating to Sandy. It is amazing to such a close relationship develop so quickly. Courtnee, also gets some instruction from her father about courting as she and Sandy are both 14 years old. Grandma Beiler help Courtnee make a beautiful quilt, while Sandy is interested in becoming Amish.