The family enjoys another get-together at the shore as they learn about more trusting in God's protective care, especially during hard times. Edward, Zoe, and their twins narrowly escape being crushed by a falling tree, and Cousin Arthur saves a family friend from drowning. Meanwhile, the Travilla boys graduate from Princeton before beginning their medical apprenticeships with Cousin Arthur, and Elsie and Cousin Ronald discover a long-lost relative. Max Raymond visits home from the Naval Academy, and the family grows when long-term bachelors Calhoun and Arthur Conly both find brides.
