# The Mansion Robbery explained — The Tower Treasure

> Chapter companion for The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon.

## What happens

The Hardy boys learn of a robbery at Tower Mansion, where Hurd Applegate's safe has been looted of $40,000 in securities and jewels. Applegate suspects the caretaker, Henry Robinson, but the boys believe he is innocent. Fenton Hardy investigates the scene, finding no fingerprints, and questions Robinson.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Wrongful Accusation

Hurd Applegate immediately blames Henry Robinson based on circumstantial evidence, while the Hardy boys and Fenton Hardy seek the truth.

### Family and Loyalty

Slim Robinson stands by his father, declaring his innocence, and the Hardy boys support their friend's family.

### Detective Work and Ambition

Fenton Hardy methodically examines the crime scene, and the boys eagerly learn from his professional approach.

## Character check-ins

### Frank Hardy

Accompanies his father to Tower Mansion to observe the investigation; doubts Robinson's guilt.

### Joe Hardy

Eager to join the investigation; whispers skepticism about Applegate's accusations.

### Fenton Hardy

Hired by Applegate to handle the case; examines the safe and finds no fingerprints.

### Hurd Applegate

Eccentric owner of Tower Mansion; accuses caretaker Henry Robinson of the robbery.

### Henry Robinson

Caretaker accused of the theft; enters the library for questioning, calm but pale.

### Perry Robinson

Slim Robinson, son of Henry; meets the Hardys in the hallway and insists his father is innocent.

## Key lines

> A smooth job. The fellow must have worn gloves. Not a fingerprint in the room.

The thief was careful and left no fingerprints.

_Fenton Hardy's assessment of the crime scene._

> My dad is innocent!

Slim Robinson insists his father did not commit the robbery.

_Slim's emotional declaration to Frank and Joe._

> I don't really need a detective in this case. It's as clear as the nose on your face. I know who took the stuff. But I can't prove it.

Applegate is certain of Robinson's guilt but lacks proof.

_Applegate's stubborn conviction despite lack of evidence._

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