Carolyn Keene quotes:

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.

I'll wire the International Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers and give them the number stamped on the bird's leg ring.

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.

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

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.

Read read read Thats all I can say

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

She always has close calls when she solves a mystery!

Do act mysterious. It always keeps them coming back for more.

Nancy, an attractive titian blond, grinned up at her friend.

Nancy, every place you go, it seems as if mysteries just pile up one after another.

Nancy, you're a whiz, as I've often told you," her friend declared.

The others laughed and Burt said, "All you need are girls who paddle like boys, and you're set!

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

I don't promise to forget the mystery, but I know I'll have a marvelous time.

Not many girls would have used their wits the way you did," the officer observed.