The Tower Treasure
Chapter 19: Loot!
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as Frank and Joe hurry toward the old water tower, who should drive up to meet
them but Oscar Smuff! The pseudo detective pleads with the Hardy boys to help
him solve the case and get the $1000 reward. Just to get rid of Smuff, the boys
agree to meet with him as soon as they get back to Bayport. As Smuff disappears
down the road, Frank and Joe climb up the rickety ladder to the top of the
water tower and descend into it from a trap door on top. Among the rubbish
piled in the old tower is a neat stack of boards. There under the boards is a
gunny sack – filled with jewels and bonds! The treasure has been found!
Gleefully the Hardys turn to climb out of the tower, only to find themselves
suddenly facing Hobo Johnny, who has just returned to his home in the tower.
Johnny wants the treasure! He slams the trapdoor shut and locks the boys in,
claiming the treasure is his. Trapped! How will they escape with the treasure?
