Make No Mistake by Carolyn Keene Read Free Book Online Page A

interest in the will, but she was afraid of pressing her luck. She’d already been accosted once, and she didn’t want to risk it happening again in such a deserted place. She rose to go. “Thanks for the information. I’ll be in touch.”
    Tony walked her out to her car. The moon had fully risen, and the gloomy street in front of the office was now bathed in silvery light. Suddenly Nancy had an inspiration. Why not ask Tony to Matt’s skating party? Maybe she could learn something from how Tony and Matt behaved toward each other.
    Tony reacted oddly to her suggestion. He seemed shy and unsure of himself. “I don’t know,” he said. “I haven’t really been invited. I’m not sure I should come.”
    â€œI’m inviting you,” Nancy said. “If you don’t have skates, there are probably some there youcan borrow. Besides, I thought you said you knew Matt like a brother.”
    â€œThe real Matt,” Tony muttered. “Not this guy.”
    â€œThat’s the whole point. You’ll be able to watch him on what’s supposed to be his home turf. You can’t afford to pass up a chance like this.”
    Tony rubbed his chin, considering. “Yeah, I guess you’re right. Okay, I’ll go,” he said, but he didn’t sound as though he really wanted to.
    Nancy climbed into her car. “I have to pick up my friends first. Why don’t you go ahead to the Corners and we’ll meet you there.”
    Tony still seemed troubled, but he agreed.
    Nancy couldn’t help wondering why he was acting so strange. Why would he be reluctant to visit Matt—unless he had something to hide?
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    George was ready and waiting, dressed in red sweats and a heavy down vest. Her ice skates were slung over her shoulder, and she was eager to get on the ice. A natural athlete with terrific coordination, George was at her best when she was in action.
    Five minutes later they were in front of Bess’s house, and Bess, wearing a short pleated skirt, a pink turtleneck and tights, and a heavy sweater, was climbing into the backseat.
    â€œAren’t you afraid you’ll freeze in that?” George asked, gesturing at Bess’s skirt.
    â€œI have on three pairs of tights,” Bess returned. She added in an anxious voice. “Do they make my legs look too fat?”
    â€œAre you kidding? You look great!” Nancy said firmly. She was a little dismayed, though, because she knew exactly whom Bess wanted to look great for.
    As they drove to Glover’s Corners, Nancy told her friends about what had happened at Giralda’s office. “Anyway, I invited him to come skating with us tonight,” she said, finishing her story.
    â€œWhat!” Bess and George exclaimed together.
    â€œWhat did you do that for?” Bess went on.
    â€œHe has an interest in exposing Matt,” Nancy said. “It may be greed on his part, or it may be something more honest. I have to find out.”
    â€œOh, Nan,” said Bess from the backseat. “Can’t we forget about the case for tonight? I just want to have fun.”
    Nancy smiled at her in the rearview mirror. “Me, too. I’m just going to keep my eyes open, that’s all.” Turning into the driveway, she announced, “Here we are.”
    â€œOh, it looks more gorgeous than usual,” Bess said as they climbed out of the Mustang.
    Nancy had to agree. Glover’s Corners was blazing with light from every window. Therewere white Christmas-tree lights strung in the bare limbs of the trees around the pond, and the moon had climbed high, shedding a warm glow on the skeletal maple trees and the carefully trimmed evergreen bushes by the house.
    Suddenly Nancy blinked. “That’s it,” she said softly.
    â€œWhat’s it?” asked George.
    Nancy quickly explained what Tony Giralda had told her about Jake Loomis’s being the