(#26) The Clue Of The Leaning Chimney - Plot & Excerpts
Reaching for a strap, she caught her breath and quickly planned her next move. She must push through the crowded train and find Carr!Nancy gripped her handbag firmly and started to ease herself among the passengers. She excused herself frequently as she jostled men and women. Finally she reached the car into which the suspect had fled. Suddenly it dawned on her that she could not hold him alone. She must have help!“I’ll ask the conductor,” Nancy decided, and stood on tiptoe to see if one were in sight.As she craned her neck, she saw David Carr slouched in a seat near the far door. Near him stood the conductor. Excitedly Nancy moved forward once more.At that moment the train started to slow for the next stop. In desperation, Nancy forged ahead. Suddenly, with a pitch that threw everybody off balance, the train jerked to an abrupt halt. The doors whipped open. Carr stepped out with the pressing crowd.“Stop that man!” shouted Nancy. “The dark-haired one with the red tie!”People around gaped, but no one went after him.
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