two brothers return from hunting to find mother and father killed, after burying them they deciced to move away, the father had been a craftsman in building furniture, the boys load up the things, the man at the general strore tells them that if they will take the thngs to Baton Rouge they will get a good price, on the way they meet up with several people, and some old friends leading them to a trip of adventure and excitement, love.and friendship