The Tower Treasure · Character
Mr. Robinson
The Applegates' former handyman, whose unexplained nine hundred dollars makes him the household's favorite suspect.
supporting
Also known as Robinson, rascal Robinson
First appearance: iii traces of the thief
As a supporting figure in The Tower Treasure, Mr. Robinson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The caretaker maintains his innocence but cannot explain the source of the $900, leading to his arrest.
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Robinson was fired from Tower Mansion and, in the eyes of Hurd Applegate, remains the likeliest thief, since he can't account for the cash he suddenly had. The boys find it hard to believe him guilty, but his shadow…
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- Protagonist
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