Quotes from Carolyn Keene

An hour later Nancy, Ned, and their friends were watching the swimming races at Camp Hiawatha. In the fun and excitement she found it hard to remember the threat of danger. Cheers and singing filled the air as the young campers put all their high-spirited enthusiasm into the contests.

Deirdre!" Kendra said. "She broke her promise!

Suddenly she saw a flickering light ahead, near the grove. Curious, she drew closer. A veiled figure with black hair and wearing a glowing white gown confronted her. The next instant Helen was struck on the back of her head and fell unconscious

Occam's razor

It was the perfect toast.

The American alligator has a much broader snout than the crocodile, and is less vicious and active. The two reptiles are about equal in size and can grow up to twelve feet in length, but the croc weighs about a third less than the 'gator.

Selecting a recently constructed highway, Nancy rode along, glancing occasionally at the neatly planted fields on either side. Beyond were rolling hills. "Pretty," she commented to herself. "Oh, why can't all people be nice like this scenery and not make trouble?

Why not go for the best! Driver—take us to Trump Tower!

The same night that Dr. Pitt, the cipher stone, and the keys disappeared, the Tinos vanished.

Winning and Learning

Nancy said, "Let's all go into the living room and exchange stories. Dad, build a nice cozy fire, will you? It's chilly." Soon there was a roaring blaze in the fireplace and the three sat down. Hannah Gruen brought a cup of steaming cocoa and homemade cookies for Nancy, while she and Mr. Drew had second cups of coffee.

It means this isn't over.

stared at the

The young detective went on alone to the antique shop. It was an inconspicuous place on a busy street. A bell jingled as she entered.

The lawyer nodded. "My client, Mr. Billington, was arrested for bringing explosive Hamlin oranges into the Space Center.

Mr. Drew and his wife

There was no question now but that her father had been drugged, then kidnaped!

Why, you poor dear!" the housekeeper exclaimed in concern. "What happened? I'll fix you something right away." As the two prepared a chicken sandwich, some cocoa, and Hannah cut a large slice of cinnamon cake over which she poured hot applesauce, Nancy told of her adventures.

George learned from the woman's daughter that she was having her midday meal and a rest in her room upstairs. "But Mother will be down in a little while," she said. "Would you like to wait?

CHAPTER I The Rescue NANCY DREW, an attractive girl of eighteen, was driving home along a country road in her new, dark-blue

Carol wants to get some new clothes," Nancy explained. "Want to help?" "You bet!" Bess and George answered. When the store closed that evening, the four girls left it chatting merrily and laden with bundles. Carol had been outfitted from head to toe in attractive clothes. Her hair had been trimmed and modishly combed at the beauty salon. She looked very lovely and seemed to have gained self-confidence.

Enough gossip," George said, clapping her hands. "Time to eat!

Not me." Ned laughed. "My future is pretty well set, and I don't want anyone tampering with it. I'll go into business, prosper, and marry a certain ambitious young lady named....

Cautiously the girls moved forward, flashing their lights over the half-rotted flooring. The water was lapping against the posts of the building. Giant, eerie shadows leaped at them as they flashed their lights into every corner. The beam from Nancy's came to rest on an old overturned rowboat against the wall. From its stern protruded a pair of bare feet, bound with rope.