WTF Nancy Drew!

Messed up stuff, and some awesome stuff, from the mind of Carolyn Keene.

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"The Anderson brothers retired from teaching some time ago," Mr. Blake went on. "Since studying our silversword plant and finding that it grows nowhere else in the world, they have come up with a very interesting theory." Mr. Blake said the professors believed that the original seeds had been shot from space when the planet earth was being formed, and that they had lain dormant in this locale until the Hawaiian Island group was erupted.

p. 140 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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George went a few steps ahead of Nancy. Gazing into the clouds and not watching where she was going, she suddenly lost her balance. Nancy, seeing this, made a wild grab for her and caught hold of George's blouse. But the weight of George's body dragged the two of them over the side of the cliff!

p. 137 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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Soon after reaching the highway, Nancy stopped, pulled to the side of the road, and said, "I think my next bit of sleuthing will be talks with the neighbors of the Ponds, and finding out what I can about that couple. They just don't seem like the kind of people one would expect to live in this fine residential area."

p. 99 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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George scowled. "They mustn't beat us!" she called out. "Let's put on some steam!" Everyone paddled harder, but they could not seem to catch up to their rivals. Finally Ned said, "I think our timing's off. We need better rhythm. When I call out, 'Dip—dip,' all pull together!" As soon as he did, the paddling became smoother. The first canoe made the turn and started back. Soon Ned's group reached the half-mile mark and made a close turn, losing no time. Gradually the distance between the outriggers began to close. Little by little, Ned urged his paddlers to dip faster. As the two canoes neared the finish line, George cried out that they must go even faster. With arms working so quickly that they were a blur to the watchers on the shore, the mixed group of paddlers finally nosed alongside the other canoe. The race ended in a photo finish! The hot, panting contestants lay their paddles across the canoes and caught their breaths. In a few moments, however, they were calling back and forth to one another. "Didn't think you could do it!" said the steersman of the all-boy crew. "Congrats!" The others laughed and Burt said, "All you need are girls who paddle like boys, and you're set!" Then he praised Nancy and George for their work.

pp. 80 - 81 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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Nancy turned on the television set and tuned it to the proper channel. The telecast had barely started when the announcer electrified the Drews with a news bulletin which he said had just been received by the station. "Word has come," he began, "of a plane in trouble over the Pacific. It is one which was chartered by a group of students from Emerson College." "Oh, Dad!" Nancy cried out fearfully. "That's the plane that Ned and Dave and Burt are on!"

p. 33 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion

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"Did he have any outstanding characteristics by which you could identify him?" Nancy inquired. Abe thought for a moment. Then he answered, "Yes, he did. O'Keefe drummed on my boss's desk with his fingers. Then he raised up his two forefingers and put the tips of 'em together. Kind of a funny thing to do, wasn't it?" Nancy agreed. ------- Instantly Nancy realized that the description fit Jim O'Keefe. "Where did you meet him?" she asked Jake. He said the man had come over to his table in a restaurant and talked to him. "Did you notice anything unusual about the way he used his hands?" the young sleuth inquired. Jake thought for a moment, then said, "Come to think of it, he did do something funny with his fingers. He'd kind of beat on the table, then he'd lift two of his fingers and make them meet." ------- "While we were waiting at the Los Angeles airport for the motors to be put in shape again, something rather unusual happened, Nancy. A man came up and asked if he might join our group." Ned went on to say that the man explained he had missed the commercial flight to Honolulu and it was imperative he get to the Island as soon as possible. "His papers and identification were in order, so there was no reason to refuse him. But, somehow, I didn't like him. Nancy, he had a habit of drumming on window sills, chair arms, and tables with his finger tips. It made us nervous." Hearing this, Nancy sat up very straight. Looking at Ned intently, she asked, "And did this man raise his forefingers and touch them together?" It was Ned's turn to look surprised. "Yes, he did, Nancy. For Pete's sake, how did you know that?"

pp. 16 - 17 and pp. 29 - 30 and p. 66 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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The three girls laughed. But Hannah's face suddenly clouded. "I don't know, though, whether it's safe to go out to that Pacific island. They have volcanoes out there that are apt to start up any minute. Then their food is so different!"

p. 24 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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Nancy Drew, her lovely blue eyes sparkling with excitement, stared in fascination from the cabin of a private helicopter. The craft was headed for the River Heights airport, a few miles beyond. Below, the rooftops of the town stood out clearly in the moonlight. "We're almost home, Togo," Nancy said to the terrier beside her. Fastened to his collar was a blue ribbon that he had won at a dog show in a city some distance away.

p. 1 of The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (#36)

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The two insurance men had been impressed by Nancy's straightforward manner. "What is your name, miss?" one of the agents inquired. "Nancy Drew. You may have heard of my father—Carson Drew." "We certainly have! If you're his daughter, there's no need for explanations." "Then we'll return home," Nancy smiled.

p. 127 of The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (#13)

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At first the girls could distinguish nothing, but as they bent over the relaxed figure, they caught enough to comprehend that Mrs. Allison was speaking of reincarnation. "She's spooky," Bess commented. "Reincarnation means that after you die, you'll be reborn as another person or animal, doesn't it?" "I'll probably be a goat!" George chuckled.

p. 97 of The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (#13)

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"The animal trainer said no more to her but again turned to the boy. In English he shouted, "Rishi, you will be punished for this! Your job is to guard old Arun, and you let him get away!" Once more he brandished the whip. Nancy sprang forward. "Don't touch that boy!" she cried out. The man looked at her with scorn. "I am Rai, the great Rai. This is my son. I can whip him if I want to." "Not in America," Nancy said firmly.

p. 6 of The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (#13)

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p. 7 of The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (#13)

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"And the Bonny Scot's a swell ship," Dave spoke up. "I hope you get a clear title, so you can buy her, Captain Easterly. And I hope you invite us to take a sail with you." "So do I," said Burt. "Don't forget me." Ned laughed. The captain's eyes twinkled. "Want me to ask the girls, too?" "Why not?" said Ned. "Ever clipper needs cooks." The girls grimaced.

p. 88 of The Secret of the Wooden Lady (#27)

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"A little pleasure boat is a picnic to sail," Burt spoke up, "compared to a craft like this one. I'll bet, George, you don't even know the names of the masts on the Bonny Scot." "Yes, I do. Fore, main, and mizzen. And besides, you have the foresail, the staysail, the jibs, the skysails, the—" "Very salty." Burt grinned. "I apologize."

p. 70 of The Secret of the Wooden Lady (#27)

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She was halfway up the walk when suddenly an arm gripped her shoulder. Someone whirled her arm around and forced her toward the convertible. The arm was tight against Nancy's throat; a man's arm in a rough coat sleeve, cutting off her system. His fingers pressed into her left shoulder. She caught sight of the short square hand, the broken nails, and on the little finger a ring which glimmered in the light from a street lamp. She strained every muscle and tried to jerk free. The man brought his other hand up to the back of her neck. His thumb pressed unbearably. Nancy ceased to struggle.

pp. 5-6 of The Secret of the Wooden Lady (#27)

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Later, as Nancy, Helen, and Emily were talking, the two older girls suddenly stopped speaking on the subject of their forthcoming weddings. Helen said, "Goodness, Nancy, you must be tired of hearing us talk about steady partners when—" Nancy interrupted. Laughing gaily, she said, "Not at all. For the present, my steady partner is going to be a mystery!"

p. 180 of The Mystery at Lilac Inn (#4)

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He had observed a troubled expression come over Nancy's pretty features. Now she replied, "Yes. Dad, what's your impression of Sergeant John McBride?" "I think he's a fine, intelligent young man," Mr. Drew said. "And seems to be quite taken with you," he teased. Nancy's face remained serious. "I like him, too. But—well, Helen has a feeling he's at the inn for some other purpose than just helping Em and Dick." Mr. Drew shook his head. "Nancy, don't worry. John may have his own reasons for being at Lilac Inn. But I firmly believe he's not mixed up in any jewel theft!" With a smile Nancy said, "You're such a good judge of character. I knew you'd relieve my mind."

p. 106 of The Mystery at Lilac Inn (#4)