The young pilot congratulated the Hardys on the fine job they had done in uncovering Peterson's scheme against Mr. Allen. The boys felt gratified, but longed to solve another mystery. It was to come as they worked to find out the riddle of a story about
What Happened at Midnight.
Mr. Allen heartily echoed Clint Hill's praise. “And since you Hardy boys are the best sleuths in the business,” Mr. Allen added, “you've probably figured out that you are now looking at Stanwide's permanent chief pilot! That is,” he added, with a grin in Clint's direction, “if our ghost gets around to shaving off those whiskers!”