Nancy Drew Series #11

The Mystery on the Stamp

Written by Maggie Wilson

Chapter 1

The Mysterious Letter

Nancy Drew, a rather slim girl with sort yellow hair, was laying on the Oceania beach in the River Heights area. Beside her were her two best friends George, who had black hair and was a very tough girl and ready for adventure, unlike Bess, with pure yellow hair, helped Nancy solve mystery after mystery, but was still, rather timid. The girls were enjoying the sun when all of a sudden a black storm cloud came and started showering ran and lighting upon the three girls. Quickly they all headed for Nancy’s convertible and hoped in, unfortunately the hood would not close so the girls drove to Nancy’s house a fast as they could. By the time the girls reached home the storm had gone to tease another town and had left the girls soaking wet. After telling Hannah, Nancy’s beloved housekeeper, everything that had happened, Hannah fixed up three cups of hot coco, even though it was the middle of summer. The girls and Hannah talked for about two hours. Then Nancy took the girls home so they could meet their dates at the appointed time. When Nancy returned home she went upstairs to change, for all that time she had stayed in her wet clothes that were now wrinkled. A couple hours later she heard a car door shut.

"That must be dad," Nancy said to herself. Indeed it was, and a few minutes later her father called her.

"Nancy, can you come down in the living room please, I would like to tell you something," Mr. Drew called up the stairs.

"Sure dad I’ll be right down." Nancy called back.

When Nancy finally arrived in two minutes, she sat down opposite her father in her favorite lounge chair and asked her father what he wanted.

"The law office wants me to take a break from my duties and go on vacation. So I decided to go to England. It should be really nice just you, me and of course Hannah will be their." said Mr. Drew.

"I can still work on the Miclon case when I’m in England. I’ve arranged for all the paper work to be shipped to our hotel room." said Carson Drew.

Before Nancy could say another word the doorbell rang.

" I’ll get it," Nancy called out. When she got to the door, Herbert their postman was there.

" Herbert, what a pleasant surprise, would you like to come in."

" I can’t today Nancy, I still have to do the rest of the block around the corner."

" Oh, what a bummer," said Nancy. " Say do you have any mail for us today Herbert."

"Yep, there’s one in here addressed to you. Here it is Nancy."

" Thanks Herbert, you have a fine day."

" You to," said Herbert as he walked down the street.

As soon as Nancy was in the living room she opened the musty letter and read aloud,

Dear Miss Nancy Drew,

I am writing to you because there is trouble in the Elizabeth Lain Castle. I would like you to visit Elizabeth there before she passes away. She wants to tell you about a mystery which she hoped you could solve. We fear that this letter may be read so I will not say what the story is. I will now give you the address 228916 Lox England

Please Hurry time is short.

Amanda Heart Willows

"That’s a very odd note," said Nancy." I can’t read part of the address, it’s musty." Nancy Declared. Dad can I invite Bess and George, if I have a mystery to solve, I could use some help. Besides, you know how much they love to help me solve mystery’s."

"I suppose so, but that means that it won’t just be you, me, and Hannah. Think about it." He said.

"I know dad, but we can take one with just the three of us another time."Nancy said.

"I’m only kidding Nancy, they can come."

"Thanks dad."said Nancy.

"Your welcome Honey, but remember to call and change the plane reservations after your done calling Bess and George and after that can you tell Hannah?" Mr. Drew.

"Sure dad,"Nancy said as she rose from her chair.

"I’ll be in the study if you need me."said Mr. Drew as he headed out of the living room.

As quickly as Nancy could, she dashed to the telephone to call her friends. After she called them, she telephoned her favorite date Ned Nickerson to ask if he was busy. When he said that he wasn’t, she asked if he’d like a little mystery job since she was going away. Of course he said yes, so, Nancy told him he was to find out information in River Heights when she needed it and to telephone her. Ned said he would be gone on vacation but was sure that Bess would love to help unless she was going with her. Nancy said that Bess was coming with her so that left Nick stuck with that job. They talked a little bit longer then hung up.

" Dad," Nancy called " dinners almost ready if you want some."

"I’ll be right there Nancy." Mr. Drew called back.

After saying grace they dug into the delicious looking chicken and biscuit dinner.

" Mmm." " This is absolutely wonderful!!" "It has to be the best that I’ve ever had," declared Nancy.

"Well," said Hannah."You’ll have better food than this where we’re going."

When they were done with dinner Hannah disappeared in the kitchen and then reappeared with a wonderful triple-Chocolate Pudding Pie. After they honored Hannah for her amazing work, they each ate a small sliver of the Pie, and then went to bed.

Two days later they were on their way to London. Nancy was speechless at the scenery. As were Bess, George, and Hannah. They had to travel through many states before they finally reached the ocean, from then on it was a little bumpy, caused by stormy weather.

As soon as they reached London, England Mr. Drew gathered everyone into a slim black limo, which took them to their hotel. Mr. Drew had reserved three rooms all adjoining into Hannah’s sweet. Everyone was tired for having to wake up at four in the morning to catch their flight so each one tumbled into their own comfortable beds.

Nancy, was the first to awake. She was rather hungry, and so called the Hotel for room service. As she waited she unpacked her suitcase, carefully placing the letter on the dresser. Just as she had finished hanging her dresses up there came a knock on the door. "That must be room service," said Nancy. She walked to the door and greeted an unfamiliar face.

"Hello, I’m Mr. Greg Thompson. I’m here to talk with Miss Dunlins, is she here?"

"No, Sir. I’ve never heard of a Miss Dunlins,"replied Nancy. "What about Amanda Heart Willows?"

"No,"said Nancy.

"I’m very sorry for wasting your time Ms. Drew, good day."

To be continued.........

~M~THE~WRITER~

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