# Chet Morton — Hunting for Hidden Gold character guide

> Chet Morton in Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Chet, Chet Morton, rotund and jovial

**First appearance:** 0000-i-in-the-storm

## Who they are

The Hardys' ever-hungry, ever-loyal friend, whose appetite for excitement (and snacks) keeps the amateur sleuthing grounded in good humor.

## Relationships

### [Con Riley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/con_riley)

_friendship_

Chet Morton and Con Riley are friends and occasional allies in the Hardy Boys' investigations.

## In the story

### [I: In the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/i-in-the-storm)

Joins the Hardys for skating, races to Willow River, and lags behind during the blizzard.

### [A Call for Help](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/ii-a-call-for-help)

Complains about the cold and worries about his mother's reaction.

### [III: Jadbury Wilson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/iii-jadbury-wilson)

Suggests taking the old man with them; participates in repairs and meal preparation.

### [A Tale of the West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/iv-a-tale-of-the-west)

Comments on missing school due to the storm.

### [Con Riley Under Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/v-con-riley-under-fire)

Leads the snowball fight, lures Officer Riley into a trap, and quotes a victory phrase.

### [VII: In the Windy City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/chapters/vii-in-the-windy-city)

Chet is mentioned by Joe as someone who would envy their trip.

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