Chapter 8: VIII

VIII The Arrest There was something in Perry Robinson’s tone that made Frank and Joe extremely sorry for their chum, for it seemed that the boy realized that the case looked black against his father. Although the Hardy lads realized that it was only natural that Perry should stand up for his father, they shared some of his conviction that Mr. Robinson was not guilty. “Of course he’s innocent,” agreed Frank. “He’ll be able to clear himself all right, Perry.” “But everything looks …