Twilight, Spike, Percy, and Toby feel bad about Thomas. His previous accident with the station master’s house had damaged his front. Sir Topham Hatt was waiting for them with important news.
“Here is Daisy the Diesel Rail-car, who has come to help while Thomas is...Ugh….indisposed.” He introduced them to Daisy. Twilight, Spike, and the two engines didn’t like diesels like the Devious Diesel and his crew who turned everyone against Sunset and Nia.
“Please, Sir, Will she go when Thomas comes back, Sir?” Percy asked worried.
“He’s right. I miss Thomas so much.” Replied Twilight.
“That all depends.” Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Meanwhile, however long she stays, I hope you will both make her welcome and comfortable.”
“Yes, Sir.” Said Spike.
“Well try our best.” Said Toby.
“Good. Run along now and show her the shed. She will want a rest after her journey.” Sir Tophom Hatt agreed. Twilight, Spike, and the two small engines left and Daisy followed them. Soon, They brought Daisy to the engine sheds. She was not easy to pleased. She shuddered at the engine shed.
“This is dreadfully smelly!” She said. “I'm highly sprung and anything smelly is bad for my swerves.”
“Ugh!!!” Groaned Twilight and Spike as they collapsed to the ground.
“Well, That’s what we need! A special type of engine as if she’s rich.” Whispered Percy angrily.
“Patience, Percy.” Said Toby. “It is her first day on Sodor and we don’t want to disappoint her and Sir Tophom Hatt.
“I guess you’re right.” Sighed Percy. Then, He spoke to Daisy. “Alright, Daisy, Lets take you to a different shed.” So, They did. This time, it’s was the carriage shed.
“This is better.” Said Daisy feeling relaxed. “Whatever is that rubbish?” The rubbish turned out to be Annie, Clarabel and Henrietta who were most offended.
“How rude!” Grunted Annie.
“We won’t stay here to be insulted!” Replied Clarabel. Spike and Percy was furious.
“One more stupid stupid strike from her, And we’ll give her rubbish!” Growled Spike. Spike, Percy and Toby had to take them away and spend half the night soothing their hurt feelings. After pulling passengers all day, They went to sleep that night. They woke next morning feeling exhausted. Except for Twilight because it was Daisy’s turn to take passengers. Daisy, on the other hand, felt bright and cheerful. She and Twilight came out of the yard and back to Elsbreg station.
“Look at me.” She purred to the passengers. “I'm the latest diesel, highly sprung and right up to date. You won't need Thomas' bumpy old Annie and Clarabel, Now.”
“Knock it off, Daisy! This is no time for being a show off! It’s the time to be really useful!” Shouted Twilight reacting to Daisy. The passengers waited for Daisy to start. But, she didn't. Then, When she saw that a milk tanker was about to be coupled to her, She was most indignant.
Twilight, Darling, Do they expect me to pull that!?” She asked feeling unpleasant.
“Well, Of course.” Replied Twilight. “We’re only taking one tanker. Thomas and I always pull one van when we take passengers as well as delivering goods.”
“I will not!” Fumed Daisy. “Why can’t Spike and Percy do it? They love messing about with smelly trucks!” She then began to shudder violently and dangerously.
“Come on! Knock it off!” Said Twilight angrily. “Now, Back off!” Because of what Twilight said, She lurched backwards. She was so cross, Her motor blew a fuse
“Told you.” Said Daisy crossly. Twilight tried to reason with Daisy. But, it was no use. “Sorry. But, It’s my fitters orders.”
“Who is he?” Twilight asked.
“My fitter's a very nice man. He comes every week and exams me carefully. Daisy, he says, never never pull. You're highly sprung and pulling is bad for your swerves. So that's why I don’t pull trucks. So, There!”
“Stuff and nonsense!” Grunted the Station master crossly.
“I just don’t understand.” Moaned Twilight. “Whatever made Sir Topham Hatt of sending a rude diesel who acts like a rude feeble.”
“Feeble? Feeble!?” Gasped Daisy crossly. “Why you little!”
Come on! Stop arguing!” Called the station master. “The passengers are already late.” So, Twilight uncoupled the tanker and Daisy purred away feeling very pleased with herself. She can now enjoy her journey.
“That’s a good story.” She chuckled. “I'll do just what work I choose, and no more.” But, She said it to herself.