Chet Morton

Frank Hardy

Chet is Frank's loyal friend and frequent companion, often joining the Hardy boys on their adventures despite his cautious nature.

Joe Hardy

Chet and Joe share a playful, easygoing friendship, with Chet often providing comic relief and moral support.

Biff Hooper

Biff and Chet are good friends, frequently spending time together and supporting the Hardy boys' efforts.

Mr. Hanleigh

Chet is wary of Mr. Hanleigh and sides with the Hardy boys against him.

Elroy Jefferson

Chet is suspicious of Elroy Jefferson and views him as an enemy of the Hardy boys.

Frank Hardy

Chet is Frank's loyal friend and frequent companion, often joining the Hardy boys on their adventures despite his cautious nature.

Mr. Hanleigh

Chet is wary of Mr. Hanleigh and sides with the Hardy boys against him.

Biff Hooper

Biff and Chet are good friends, frequently spending time together and supporting the Hardy boys' efforts.

Joe Hardy

Chet and Joe share a playful, easygoing friendship, with Chet often providing comic relief and moral support.

Elroy Jefferson

Chet is suspicious of Elroy Jefferson and views him as an enemy of the Hardy boys.

Frank Hardy

Chet is Frank's loyal friend and frequent companion, often joining the Hardy boys on their adventures despite his cautious nature.

Biff Hooper

Biff and Chet are good friends, frequently spending time together and supporting the Hardy boys' efforts.

I: Iceboating on the Bay

Plump and good-natured; suggests the winter camping trip and nearly falls overboard.

Heading for Trouble

Dismisses Frank's suspicions, calling Jefferson a 'crab' and a 'cranky old chap.'

A Strange Note

Accompanies the Hardy boys on the iceboat and later waves ironically at Nash and Carson.

Preparations

Insists on joining the trip, focuses on food supplies, and calls to confirm readiness.

The Other Iceboat

Rides with Biff in his new iceboat; approves Frank's plan to confront Hanleigh.

VIII: Suspicious Actions

Grumbles about the detour but supports the confrontation, shouting 'Merry Christmas' at Hanleigh.

Night on Cabin Island

Serves as cook for the first day, enjoys the meal, and is most terrified by the wailing, hiding under blankets.

X: Stolen Supplies

Discovers the stolen supplies, is distraught about the lack of food, but later finds a forgotten packsack with leftover provisions.

XI: Postage Stamps

Hungry after missing breakfast; stays on the island with Biff to search for the stolen supplies.

The Notebook

Eagerly prepares breakfast and participates in the search, exclaiming 'Hidden treasure!' when supplies are found.

The Cipher

Comments on the strangeness of finding the notebook, makes humorous remarks about the map and cipher.

XIV: Christmas Day

Proposes making the outing an annual affair, catches a pail while ice fishing, and enjoys the Christmas dinner.

Chicken Thieves

Amateur iceboat steersman causes chaos; later forgets to load his rifle during the fox hunt.

The Chimney

Notices the crack in the chimney; joins the search on the northern side of the island.

XVII: The Escape

Mentioned as being away at the far end of the island.

XVIII: The Cipher Solved

Returns to the cabin after Hanleigh's escape, expresses disappointment at the cipher's message, and provides the flashlight for Joe's climb.

XIX: Disappointment

Plays checkers with Joe and laughs at the sooty predicament, suggesting they forget the puzzle and enjoy the outing.

A Cry for Help

Grumbles about the storm and helps carry Hanleigh, showing little sympathy.

XXII: The Letter

Speculates about the importance of Hanleigh's coat and reacts with surprise to the revelation that John Sparewell was Hanleigh's uncle.

The Chimney Collapses

Shows concern for Frank's safety, tries to restrain him from entering the dangerous living room.

The Discovery

Regrets the ruined outing but supports solving the mystery.

XXV: Elroy Jefferson Is Pleased

Humbly tries to refuse the $100 reward, feeling he did little, but is delighted when persuaded to accept.