The story revolves around a young man named Willows, who is sent by his father to the fictional town of Lory, located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Willows' father hopes that the clean air and rustic environment will help his son recover from a recent illness and find renewed vigor.Upon his arrival in Lory, Willows becomes enchanted by the natural beauty of the region, particularly the majestic pine trees that dot the landscape. He soon finds himself drawn into the lives of the local residents, including the eccentric inventor Professor Jobbs and the charming young woman Daisy Darling.