What Timmy Did

"What Timmy Did" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a story about the Tosswill family, especially Timmy, who has a mysterious talent for sensing things others cannot. The family is dealing with money troubles and the unexpected comeback of Godfrey Radmore, a former friend who still has feelings for someone in the family. The story explores how family members get along, old complaints, and new relationships that start to form. The book starts with Janet Tosswill answering a call from Godfrey Radmore, who has been gone for a long time. While preparing for his visit, it becomes clear that the family is not as well-off as they used to be. Timmy is shown to be a special child, suggesting he has unusual abilities, while the family is in disarray about Godfrey's return and how his connections with the family could bring old feelings about faithfulness, love, and how time has affected their lives to the surface.