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NANCY DREW, an attractive girl of eighteen, was driving home along a country road in her new, dark-blue convertible. She had just delivered some legal papers for her father.
“That old Greek scientist, Archimedes, didn’t know what he was talking about when he said the world could be moved with a lever,” Nancy murmured. “I’d like to see him move this door!”
car. “Would you like me to drive?” he asked. “Why—er—yes, if you wish,” Nancy replied.
Crowley’s last will and testament. “If this does prove to be legal,” said Nancy, “it will certainly be a blow to the Tophams.” “I’m afraid so.” “Dad, when you call a meeting of all the relatives and read the will aloud,” Nancy said, “please may I be there?” Mr. Drew laughed. “I’ll humor you this time, Nancy. You may be present when the Tophams get the surprise of their lives!”
“Oh, I don’t want any reward,” Nancy objected quickly. “Please take this one,” Allison spoke up. She led the way to the living-room mantel. There stood the Crowley clock. “We received it this morning from the Tophams,” Grace explained. Allison added, “We think you earned this heirloom, Nancy, and somehow Grace and I feel Mr. Crowley would want you to have it.” “Why, thank you,” said Nancy. She was thrilled, and gazed meditatively at the old clock. Though quaint, it was not handsome, she thought. But for her it certainly held a special significance.
“I’ll always prize this clock as a trophy of my first venture as a detective,” she said with a broad smile.
