# Mrs. Hardy — The Secret of the Old Mill character guide

> Mrs. Hardy in The Secret of the Old Mill by Franklin W. Dixon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mother

**First appearance:** 0000-i-a-five-dollar-bill

## Who they are

The mother of Frank and Joe, supportive and caring at home.

## In the story

### [XVIII: Suspicions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_mill_se/chapters/xviii-suspicions)

Objects to Fenton encouraging the boys' detective ambitions.

### [XIX: The Rug Buyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_mill_se/chapters/xix-the-rug-buyer)

Victimized by the rug buyer; sold her Persian rug for $800 in counterfeit bills and is deeply upset by the loss.

### [XX: A Note of Warning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_mill_se/chapters/xx-a-note-of-warning)

Finds the anonymous note at the door and expresses concern for her husband's safety.

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