Quotes from Carolyn Keene

I don't promise to forget the mystery, but I know I'll have a marvelous time.

The night the day of our find, Dr. Pitt and the stone tablet disappeared!

Yes, Manda. You're becoming a good detective.

About halfway back to the fraternity house, they suddenly became aware of bright lights behind them. The two turned automatically. To their horror, a car had raced up over the curb and was heading directly at them!

And to think," Ned said huskily, "only this afternoon I thought I'd lost you to another guy.

When Miss Carter came back to the table she reported that laboratory tests had shown that the "sleepy" kitten had indeed been drugged.

What a charming place!" Bess remarked, as they reached a small, white, two-story colonial house surrounded by a white picket fence with a gate. Flowers, especially old-fashioned American varieties, grew in profusion in the front yard.

I still think Barty must be a crook

The officer said No and his mother was frantic.

I don't believe it," said Stumpy ungratefully. His wife was more gracious. "Thanks, Miss Drew. And I want to tell you I'm tired of this whole business. You're only a kid but you've really taught me a lesson.

A low, silver sports car roared past at high speed, missing them by inches. Nancy glimpsed the man at the wheel long enough to register his dark mustache and the pipe clenched in his teeth. "What a menace," George said, shaking her head in disgust. Nancy

When the lights suddenly go out, hold onto your diamonds for dear life. - Nancy Drew, The Mystery of Lilac Inn

Then she began to quote from Shakespeare: 'But love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies that themselves commit.

The girl shook her head. "I feel I'm not wanted. The letter wasn't cordial. Oh dear, what shall I do?" Nancy gave Laura a hug. "You'll be at school and during vacations you can visit friends. And you have a new friend named Nancy Drew!

What's in your backpack, Bess?" Nancy Drew asked

George liked computers and was always sharing interesting facts with her friends.

Soon a messenger brought back the will, together with two photostats of the document.

She touched her forehead with the back of her

You have to fight twice- once against your fear and once against your enemy.

Emily Willoughby, a dainty young woman, had chestnut-colored hair, set off to advantage by her white linen dress.

There are times when I'd like to thrash the man till he begged for mercy!

how lucky she was to have Dirk for a date

No, no!" Nancy cried out. She then gave a quick but complete resume of what had taken place at the Tophams' cottage. Jeff Tucker added his account. Nancy reported what had taken place at the Tophams' cottage The police officer needed no further urging. Immediately he summoned four men and issued orders.

Mr. Clyde Mead