# Chet Morton — The Great Airport Mystery character guide

> Chet Morton in The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Chet

**First appearance:** 0000-i-peril-from-the-sky

## Snapshot

The Hardy boys' ever-hungry friend, who trades jokes and apple cores for a place in the roadster on their adventures.

## Who they are

Chet is the comic anchor of the group, standing on his head when the exam results come in and groaning that they've all failed before Frank springs the joke. He and Biff ride along to Mr. Grice's store, where the news of a twenty-thousand-dollar airport robbery first reaches the boys. His easy presence keeps the chums together while the mystery pulls Frank and Joe away.

## Relationships

### [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy)

_friendship_

Chet is Frank's loyal friend, often providing comic relief and practical help.

### [Giles Ducroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/giles_ducroy)

_rivalry_

Chet is wary of Ducroy and helps the Hardys oppose him.

### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/joe_hardy)

_friendship_

Chet and Joe are close friends, often joking and supporting each other.

### [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy)

_friendship_

Chet is Frank's loyal friend, often providing comic relief and practical help.

### [Giles Ducroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/giles_ducroy)

_rivalry_

Chet is wary of Ducroy and helps the Hardys oppose him.

### [Giles Ducroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/giles_ducroy)

_rivalry_

Chet is wary of Ducroy and helps the Hardys oppose him.

### [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy)

_friendship_

Chet is Frank's loyal friend, often providing comic relief and practical help.

### [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/characters/joe_hardy)

_friendship_

Chet and Joe are close friends, often joking and supporting each other.

## In the story

### [An Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iv-an-attack)

Supports the Hardy boys, witnesses the fight, and vouches for Frank's self-defense.

### [Anxious Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/v-anxious-days)

Anxious about exams; suggests a class party; relieved and joyful at passing.

### [The Cabin in the Woods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/vi-the-cabin-in-the-woods)

Comically complains about being too full to eat chocolate cake; tickled by Iola and the others.

### [Puzzled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/viii-puzzled)

At the picnic, expresses worry about the Hardy boys during the storm and comments on the close call with the lightning-struck tree.

### [IX: Missing Mail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ix-missing-mail)

Participates in graduation antics, suggests a quiet outing, and is enthusiastic about the Cabin Island trip.

### [X: Looking for Clues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/x-looking-for-clues)

Suggests the trip to Cabin Island; enjoys the boat ride but worries when the storm hits.

### [News from the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xi-news-from-the-city)

Sustains a cut on his forehead during the storm and later appreciates Amos Grice's hospitality.

### [Under Arrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xii-under-arrest)

Accompanies the Hardys; jokes about the arrest but is unaware of the seriousness.

## Links

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