I just know that any time I undertake a case, I'm apt to run into some kind of a trap.

Chuckling to herself, Nancy said aloud, "Romance and detective work won't mix tonight!

Bess stepped back and looked at Nancy admiringly. 'Your hunches are so often right it startles me.

Ned said "Nancy Drew is the best girl detective in the whole world!" "Don't you believe him," Nancy said quickly. "I have solved some mysteries, I'll admit, and I enjoy it, but I'm sure there are many other girls who could do the same.

Luther, bring the gatekeeper quickly!" Bell ordered. "Just how did you get in, Miss Drew?" "I came in at the entrance," Nancy replied. "The larkspur is beautiful.

We could certainly use a detective. And I've got to hand it to you, Nancy - you sure can keep your head.

Bell seated himself behind the desk, motioning for Nancy to stand opposite him. There was tense silence for a moment. Then Bell reached for a desk telephone. "I am going to call the police, Miss Drew, and turn you over to them on a charge of trespassing, breaking, and entering with an attempt to steal." "I wish you would," Nancy replied. "if it is possible over that dummy telephone.