Deep Secrets by Carolyn Keene

Author:Carolyn Keene
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Simon Pulse

Chapter

Ten

OH, BOY,” George murmured from the backseat. “Did we pick the wrong time to arrive.”

When Eloise and Seth heard the car, they broke apart. Eloise fumbled in her bag for her door key, while Seth jammed his hands into his pockets.

“I think we embarrassed them!” George exclaimed. Nancy could tell by her voice that George was trying to hold back a laugh. “I never thought I’d catch your aunt kissing! I mean, she’s seen me with Gary often enough.”

In spite of her anxiety, Nancy couldn’t help giggling, too. It was a funny switch.

“Well, come on. Act like you didn’t notice anything,” she told George and Ned. The three of them walked up the path, trying to act normal. George’s mouth kept twitching, though.

“Hi,” Nancy called. “Just getting home?”

George snickered. “Dumb question,” she whispered. Nancy glared at her.

“Well, hello,” Eloise answered, sounding flustered. She finally found her key and opened the door. “Yes, we just got back from a chamber-music concert at the town hall.”

“Nancy, your aunt tells me you rescued Emily Terner,” Seth rumbled. “It’s quite a story. Do you really believe she was kidnapped?”

Did he bring that up just for conversation’s sake, or is he trying to find out what I know? Nancy wondered.

“Yes, I do,” she said, moving past him into the living room. “I’m trying to find out who’s guilty.” She put a teasing tone in her voice. “Everyone’s a suspect now—even you, Mr. Cooper. So tell me, where were you on Friday night?”

“Ah, that’s for me to know and you to find out,” he responded, but Nancy saw a glint of disquiet in his eyes.

“Oh, come on, you can tell me,” she urged, smiling. If he was innocent, he’d answer openly.

Seth shrugged. “If you really want to know, I went to the movies in Montauk.”

“What’d you see? The African Queen was playing at that great repertory theater, wasn’t it? I wanted to go, but I didn’t feel like driving there in the rain.” Nancy made it sound as if she’d lost interest in the interrogation.

It worked. Seth nodded. “That’s right. It’s a great flick—you should see it sometime.”

“Why are we all standing around?” Eloise asked suddenly. “Sit down and relax, everyone. Seth, can I offer you a cup of coffee?”

“No, thanks. I ought to get back to my boat,” he said. He took Eloise’s hand and pressed it to his lips with a flourish. “Thanks for a lovely evening.”

“I should thank you,” Eloise responded. Her cheeks pinkened slightly, but her smile was brilliant. “Why don’t I walk you out to your car?”

As soon as the door clicked shut behind them, George doubled over with giggles. “They’re still embarrassed,” she said. “It’s so cute!”

“No wonder they’re embarrassed, with you around,” Ned told her.

“Hey, guys, it’s not that funny,” Nancy said anxiously. “Seth is getting higher on my list of suspects. He lied about where he was on Friday.”

“How do you know?” George asked, sobering.

“The African Queen wasn’t playing. Last week was James Bond week,” Nancy answered.

Ned frowned. “So he lied.

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