Guy Harris, the Runaway

Guy Harris is a headstrong boy whose imagination runs as wild as the prairie he dreams of exploring. When a simple brass match‑box, given by a friend, becomes the catalyst for a heated dispute with his fellow apprentice George Wolcom, the stakes suddenly feel larger than a neighborhood quarrel. Guy insists the box is the key to his secret plan, while George claims it as payment for a makeshift cross‑gun the two have been arguing over.

The tension between the boys hints at a larger adventure waiting beyond the town’s limits, where Guy hopes to test his skill with a real rifle and prove his independence. As promises are traded and tempers flare, the story captures the restless spirit of youth and the thin line between cleverness and recklessness. Listeners will be drawn into the lively dialogue and the promise of a daring journey that lies just beyond the opening scene.