Timothy was the first of the five to wake up, he started barking to wake up the others, George woke up, gave Timothy his breakfast, woke the others and all of them went to breakfast. They sat down with Aunt Fanny and Joan, they suddenly heard the slamming of a door, and of course its Uncle Frank he looked very disturbed. Everyone started eating breakfast ''Father what are you doing'' exclaimed George, Uncle Frank was dipping an egg into jam without even knowing. ''EWW'' screamed Dick, ''Oh Father you're an absent minded professor'' said George. Timothy was running around when accidently Uncle Frank treaded on him "How many times did I tell you this dog should not be in the house when I am here" scolded Uncle Frank and slammed the door of his warm study. A scowl was on George's face and poor Timothy growled softly Anne comforted George and Julian played with Timothy. Aunt Fanny suggested having a family meeting at noon to discuss the happenings of this holiday. The five packed sandwiches and went for a picnic, near the beach'' Hey isn't it awful that we have to have a tutor and we will have to spend lots of time studying and lucky Anne will not join us'' said George'' I will take Timothy out with for walks' 'said Anne munching on her sandwich.'' Of course not Timothy will take lessons with me and if this tutor does not like him I won't attend his lessons'' said George while hugging her mongrel.'' Are you crazy George?'' asked everybody.
Noon came and everyone sat around the table patiently waiting for Uncle Frank to arrive.'' Your parents and I decided to find a tutor for you, this is because Julian and Dick missed lots due to measles and because George is expecting a bad report but Anne received a wonderful report, it looks like she is awesome in science'' said Uncle Frank.'' Oh I love science with all those tubes and bubbling, it is just like cooking'' interrupted little Anne. Everyone hid their laughs and muffled them for they knew it would hurt Anne's feelings.'' I've put an ad in the newspaper and three have answered I will go and interview them tonight'' added Uncle Frank.'' Now for the good news, since Kirrin neighborhood doesn't celebrate Christmas thoroughly I've decided that you five can organize a Christmas entertainment all by yourself with minimum help from your tutor, you can invite whoever you like'' said Aunt Fanny ,excitement arose in the air ,the five already made plans in their heads.'' That would be magnificent'' cried Anne. Immediately the five hugged Aunt Fanny for her magnificent idea then they went to Anne and George's room, they sat there and discussed what their Christmas entertainment they are going to create.
"Girls, and boys I have news for you, I just finished interviewing I've chosen a tutor named Mr. Franklin" shouted Uncle Frank "he will arrive tomorrow morning you have to meet him at the train station" added Uncle Frank. "How does he look like" said George "Well he looks smart and young" said Uncle Frank while getting into his study. "I don't think Uncle Frank chose the right type of tutor we would enjoy our studies with"said Dick "He would rather be old with a shaggy moustache, with white hair very smart and the type of man Uncle Frank would like as a friend"said Julian. "Oh whatever!" Let's just go to bed and then see what he is like tomorrow " said Anne letting out an enormous yawn.
The next day everyone woke up early in the morning longing to meet their tutor Mr. Franklin, quickly they dressed ate or actually stuffed food in their mouths for they were already late, took the pony cart and set to welcome their tutor at the train station. The five made a board saying "Mr. Franklin" and held it up. A merry-faced, young man approached towards the five they all liked him at once even Timothy licked his face, after all Uncle Frank chose the right tutor. "Yes dears I am Mr. Franklin, Hang on I thought you were 2 boys and 2 girls" said Mr. Franklin, George always liked people who think she is a boy "Oh yes we are but Georgina likes to be called George and always wanted to be a boy may you please call her that "said Julian the most mature of all. "Oh yes of course George God you do look like a boy" this seemed to George a compliment. Immediately Mr. Franklin gave Timothy a biscuit that he liked .The little party went back home on the pony cart chatting with Mr. Franklin about the Christmas entertainment they were to create they all agreed on a pantomime and even jotted down a few ideas. Everyone seemed pleased with the happenings of their Christmas holiday so far. What will happen next?