The Border Boys Along the St. Lawrence

A youthful crew of daring adventurers takes to the St. Lawrence’s wild night‑water rapids aboard the sleek motor launch River Swallow. Led by the confident Ralph Stetson, the boys—Harry “H.D.” Ware, Percy Simmons and the enigmatic deckhand Roger Malvin—work in perfect sync, their voices crackling through the ship’s speaking tube as they brace for the notorious Galoups, a stretch of frothing currents that locals call “the Glues.” With a powerful search‑light cutting through the darkness, they navigate hidden rocks and swirling whirlpools, relying on skill honed during a summer on Dexter Island.

The story captures the thrill of early‑20th‑century river racing, the camaraderie of friends bound by speed and danger, and the subtle tension that builds around the mysterious Roger. As the boat surges toward the roaring rapids, listeners will feel the rush of the water, the clang of twin engines, and the promise of an adventure that tests both bravery and loyalty.