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<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nAnd here are the scarecrows in Nancy Drew\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNancy reached the sagging bridge where the old scarecrow, wet and tattered, was dancing wildly in the wind. It seemed more ghost-like than ever, and as the girl hurried past, the spindly \u201carms\u201d entwined themselves about her body.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Yikes!<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t want to leave you with that image from The Haunted Bridge<\/em>. Neither does Nancy, apparently. After a happy conclusion to the mystery, with old lovers reunited, the scarecrow suddenly seems much more benevolent. <\/p>\n
Single file the young people trooped over the bridge, feeling a trifle blue to think that their fine adventure had ended. But their spirits lifted and there was general laughter when Nancy, who came last, paused to shake the limp arm of the flapping scarecrow.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood-bye, old Mr. Ghost!\u201d she addressed him gaily. \u201cA million thanks for a very pleasant mystery!\u201d<\/p>\n
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