Rising to an Occasion
Leaving the telephone booth, Nancy Drew hurried back to where she had left Emily Crandall and quickly explained that she must start at once for River Heights.
“Can’t I drop you off at the nearest garage?” she offered. “You can find a mechanic and go back after your car.”
“Won’t it be out of your way?”
“Not at all. There’s a garage about three miles from here.”
“Then I’ll certainly accept your offer, because I don’t want to camp on the road all day.”
Nancy led the way to the roadster. Skillfully turning in the narrow parking space, she drove down the lane to the main road and soon left Lilac Inn far behind. Presently sighting a roadside garage, she stopped the car and Emily alighted.
“Don’t forget you’re to see the Crandall jewels next Friday,” she reminded Nancy as she said goodbye.
“I won’t.”
As Emily stepped back, Nancy shifted gears. The roadster moved slowly away, and then gathered speed. Nancy Drew drove rapidly, for she was eager to reach home, knowing that much work was awaiting her. She glanced at her watch and saw that it was after two o’clock. She must hurry if she was to get there before Hannah left.