The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure by Carolyn Keene

Author:Carolyn Keene
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aladdin

8

A Gala Event

“It’s time Nelson Stone and I had a talk,” Nancy said grimly.

“Are we heading out to the museum?” Bess asked as they left the police station parking lot.

“No,” Nancy said. “I think I’d rather catch Stone off-guard at the dog show tomorrow.”

“He’s sure to be there,” Bess said, nodding. “It’s one of the biggest social events of the year.”

• • •

The next day the girls drove out to Hillary Lane’s estate. Nancy and Bess filled George in on the case’s new developments.

“I can’t believe it,” George said. “Stone sure has gone to a lot of trouble to keep you busy, Nancy. What is he up to?”

“I’m not quite sure,” Nancy admitted. “But he’s been making me look like a fool, and I’m determined to find out the truth about him.”

When Nancy turned into Hillary Lane’s driveway a few minutes later, a man wearing a red blazer collected their tickets and directed them to the crowded parking area ahead.

“They’re certainly getting a good turnout,” George remarked.

In the distance Nancy saw the large green and white striped refreshment tent. Beside it, a wide expanse of lawn was roped off for the arena. And all around there were well-dressed people milling about, some with dogs on leashes.

“It looks as though everyone in town is here,” Bess remarked as they searched for a parking space.

“Everyone and his dog,” George quipped.

At the far end of the gravel parking area, Nancy finally found an empty space. “I just hope Nelson Stone is here,” she said.

George frowned as she got out of the car. “I hope I’m wearing the right thing.”

Bess giggled. “For a rodeo, maybe.”

“I happen to like my denim miniskirt,” her cousin said defensively.

Bess tossed back her long blond hair and adjusted her wide-brimmed hat. “I hope I don’t look too dressy in this flower-print dress.”

Nancy smiled. “You look—”

“Just like Little Bo Peep,” George finished.

Nancy laughed. She herself had chosen a jade-green knit dress, which matched Su-Lin’s necklace perfectly.

“Look at that woman over there in the huge white hat,” Bess said. “You see, I’m not that overdressed.”

“That’s Margaret Parker,” Nancy said.

“Where?” George asked, craning her neck as they neared the arena.

“The young woman in the red dress,” Nancy said in a low voice. “You can’t miss her.”

“Wow!” Bess said. “I didn’t know Margaret was so pretty.”

“I want to see if she’s carrying a red purse,” Nancy said, rushing ahead in Margaret’s direction. “I’ll see you guys later,” she called over her shoulder.

Nancy wove her way through the crowd, nearly tripping over a pair of well-groomed Scottish terriers. “Hi,” she said, catching up to Margaret. She smiled brightly. “Remember me?”

Margaret Parker frowned.

“I’m Nancy Drew,” she reminded the assistant curator. “We met at Rapid Repair.”

“Oh, right,” Margaret replied, without enthusiasm.

“Did you ever find your earring?” Nancy asked, keeping up the conversation as they walked.

“No, I didn’t,” Margaret said coldly. Then, quickening her pace, she added, “If you’ll excuse me, there’s someone here I have to see.”

Nancy’s eyes followed the blond woman until she disappeared in the crowd.

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