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The story opens on a hot summer afternoon as five friends tumble home from a nail‑biting baseball match in a small Mississippi river town. Jack Storm, quick‑witted and daring, leads the group, while Buster Longfellow’s hefty frame hides a sharp eye for a perfect swing. Together with Irish‑born Jimmie Brannagan, steady‑hearted Herb Dickson, and practical George Rollins, they form a motor‑boat club that already boasts three craft—the swift Wireless, the sturdy Tramp, and the roomy Comfort. Their recent voyage down the river to New Orleans has left them hungry for another adventure.

As school closes for the winter, the boys plot a secret summer cruise through the Thousand Islands, a destination they keep hidden from rivals like the scheming Clarence Macklin. Jack has already arranged a shipping plan that routes their boats through Milwaukee onto a steamer, while a trustworthy agent promises to mislead any nosy inquiries. The friends gather around a letter from a contact named Clayton, sparking excitement and a hint of danger. Listeners will be drawn into their camaraderie, clever misdirection, and the promise of a puzzling mystery waiting on the water.

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