The Triple Hoax (16 page)
Authors: Carolyn G. Keene
Finally he asked Dolores to stand up. He told the audience how she had been kidnapped and that Nancy Drew, with the help of Bess, George, and their friends from Emerson College, had found the child and restored Dolores to her family.
“Nancy, we detectives want you to have something to show not only our admiration but our thanks for such a wonderful job,” he declared and reached down alongside his chair. He pulled up a framed award stating exactly what the girl detective had done.
“How marvelous! Thank you!” she exclaimed.
As he presented it to her, there was loud applause, a standing ovation, and wild cheering from Nancy’s many admirers.
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