The Tower Treasure
Chapter 20: The Escape
Worried,
Frank and Joe wait until Hobo Johnny has climbed down off the tower. They pick
up a crowbar, split open a crack in the top of the water tower, and Joe reaches
through to release the trap door. Heaving a sigh of relief, the boys climb out
with the treasure and are soon on their way back to town on their motorcycles.
Mr. Hardy is elated when the boys arrive home with the treasure. With Mr.
Applegate’s help, they arrange a meeting that evening with everyone involved.
Of course, the Robinsons are overjoyed at the news of the discovery! To further
clear up the mystery, Miss Applegate announces that she had lent the $900 to
Mr. Robinson but made him promise to keep it a secret. Mr. Applegate
immediately offers Mr. Applegate his old job and even a pay raise! Only Mr.
Smuff does not seem happy watching Frank and Joe collect the reward. However,
his groans are muffled by Chet’s joyful cry when they sit down for cake. The
Hardy Boys have solved their first case!
