The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest

The three Mercer brothers and their red‑haired friend Terry step off the train at Portville, eager to start life at Woodcrest Military Institute. Don and Jim, sons of a prosperous lumber family, have followed Terry—who earned a scholarship despite a modest home—so the trio can stay together for another season of adventure. Their playful ribbing of Lieutenant Sommers, the crisp‑uniformed officer who greets them, sets a lighthearted tone for their first day.

Climbing into the rickety school wagon, the boys watch the rolling hills unfurl as they head toward the remote academy that will shape their futures. The journey is filled with jokes, quiet moments of awe, and a hint that the disciplined world of Woodcrest will test their loyalties and courage. Listeners will be drawn into the boys' easy camaraderie and the promise of youthful trials ahead.