The Secret of the Old Clock Quotes

“Read, read, read. That's all I can say.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“Not many girls would have used their wits the way you did," the officer observed.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“Again time elapsed.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“I'm Fred Mathews”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“Pretty,” she commented to herself. “Oh, why can’t all people be nice like this scenery and not make trouble?”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“Becomingly dressed in a tan cotton suit, Nancy set off in her convertible for the shopping district. She drove down the boulevard, and upon reaching the more congested streets, made her way skillfully through heavy traffic, then pulled into a parking lot. “I think I’ll try Taylor’s Department Store first for a dress,” she decided. Taylor’s was one of River Heights’ finest stores. Nancy purchased several items for Hannah on the main floor, then went directly to the misses’ wearing apparel section on the second floor. Usually Nancy had no trouble finding a sales-clerk. But this particular morning seemed to be an especially busy one in the department, and an extra rush of customers had temporarily overwhelmed the sales force.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“luncheon check, the three arose and left the dining”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“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.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“As the little launch turned out into the lake, Nancy was entranced with the beautiful sight before her. The delicate azure blue of the sky and the mellow gold of the late afternoon sun were reflected in the shimmering surface of the water. “What a lovely scene for an oil painting!” she thought. As they sped along, however, Nancy kept glancing at the cottages, intermingled with tall evergreen trees that bordered the shore line.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“Nancy scarcely had time to deposit her suitcase under her cot and freshen up after the long ride when lunch was announced by the ringing of a bell. Campers hurried from all directions to the dining hall. The food was plain but appetizing and Nancy ate with zest. The meal over, she was rushed from one activity to another. The girls insisted that she join them in a hike. Then came a cooling dip in the lake.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“Though Nancy was able to change a tire, she never relished the task. Quickly she took out the spare tire from the rear compartment, found the jack and lug wrench, and went to work. By the time her job was completed, she was hot and a little breathless. “Whew!” she exclaimed, as she started on her way again. “I’ll be ready for a nice, cool swim in Moon Lake!” It was after twelve o’clock when she came in sight of Camp Avondale, run by Helen’s aunt. Through the tall trees Nancy caught a glimpse of cabins and tents. Beyond, the blue lake sparkled and glimmered in the sunlight. As”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“Meanwhile, the cake had cooled and Grace started to spread the chocolate frosting. “Suppose you two go into the living room and wait,” she suggested. “I’ll bring in the cake and tea.” Nancy followed Allison to the adjoining room. Although it was comfortable, the room did not contain much furniture. The floor had been painted and was scantily covered with handmade rag rugs. With the exception of an old-fashioned sofa, an inexpensive table, a few straight-backed chairs and an old oil stove which furnished heat in cold weather, there was little else in the room. However, dainty white curtains covered the windows, and Nancy realized that although the Hoovers were poor, they had tried hard to make their home attractive.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“She was tall, with reddish-blond hair and very fair skin. Her voice was musical and she had an attractive, lilting laugh.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“CHAPTER I The Rescue NANCY DREW, an attractive girl of eighteen, was driving home along a country road in her new, dark-blue convertible.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“CHAPTER I The Rescue NANCY DREW, an attractive girl of eighteen, was driving home along a country road in her new, dark-blue”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“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.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“Soon a messenger brought back the will, together with two photostats of the document.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“We have photostating equipment right here. I’ll have a couple of copies made while you wait. Or shall I send them to your office?” Mr. Drew”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“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.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“That’s the direction the thieves took,” Nancy told him, noting the dust and tire marks which revealed the van’s exit onto the highway. “But,” she added, glancing at the dashboard clock, “they’re probably too far away by this time for us to catch them.” “Yes, ding it,” Jeff muttered. Nancy drove as rapidly as the law permitted toward Melborne. All the while, Jeff Tucker peered from one side of the road to the other.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“WHICH way is Melborne?”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“Allison nodded. “Grace and I have been living here since Father died. That was two years ago. Mother passed away just before that,” the girl added with a slight catch in her voice. “Their illnesses took every penny we had.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“Nancy had chosen a route which would take her to River Road. Half an hour later she turned into the beautiful country road which wound in and out along the Muskoka River, and began to look at the names on the mailboxes. “Hoover,” she reminded herself. About halfway to River Heights, while enjoying the pastoral scenes of cows standing knee-high in shallow sections of the stream, and sheep grazing on flower-dotted hillsides, Nancy suddenly realized the sun had been blotted out. “A thunderstorm’s on the way,” she told herself, glancing at black clouds scudding across the sky. “Guess I’d better put the top of the car up.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“Five minutes later Nancy pulled into the double garage and hurried across the lawn to the kitchen door of the Drews’ large red-brick house. The building stood well back from the street, and was surrounded by tall, beautiful trees.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“The two women watched Judy intently as they introduced themselves as Edna and Mary Turner, great-aunts of the little girl. “Judy lives with us,” explained Edna, the older sister.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“headquarters now,”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“The two women watched Judy intently as they introduced themselves as Edna and Mary Turner, great-aunts of the little girl.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“town of River Heights, frequently discussed puzzling aspects of cases with his blond, blue-eyed daughter.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of the Old Clock

“She was tall”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock

“popular”
― Carolyn Keene, The Secret of The Old Clock