# Nancy's Plan explained — The Bungalow Mystery

> Chapter companion for The Bungalow Mystery by Carolyn Keene.

## What happens

Nancy devises a plan to visit Jacob Aborn by delivering a letter from Laura, who refuses to return to his guardianship. Despite Laura's fears, Nancy prepares for the journey, secures Laura's jewels in the safe, and drives to Melrose Lake, where she spots Aborn walking away from the road with a bundle.

## Themes in this chapter

### Courage and Perseverance

Nancy shows courage by planning to confront Jacob Aborn despite Laura's warnings of danger.

### Friendship and Loyalty

Nancy's loyalty to Laura is evident as she risks her safety to help her friend.

### Deception and Identity

Nancy suspects something peculiar about Aborn's behavior and his midnight excursions with a bundle.

## Character check-ins

### Nancy Drew

Devises a plan to deliver Laura's letter to Jacob Aborn, drives to Melrose Lake, and spots Aborn with a bundle.

### Laura Pendleton

Appears happier at breakfast, writes a defiant letter to Aborn, and expresses fear for Nancy's safety.

### Jacob Aborn

Mentioned as Laura's guardian; Nancy spots him walking rapidly away from the road with a bundle.

### Hannah Gruen

Serves breakfast and is mentioned as someone Laura can ask for help while Nancy is away.

### Carson Drew

Mentioned as Nancy's father, who will take Laura's case upon returning from St. Louis.

## Key lines

> I am anxious to talk with your guardian again. You write a letter to him and I'll deliver it. That will give me my chance.

Nancy proposes that Laura write a letter to her guardian so Nancy can deliver it and speak with him.

_Nancy's plan to confront Aborn under the guise of delivering a letter._

> I intend to find out for myself, if I can. It strikes me there's something rather peculiar going on at Jacob Aborn's bungalow.

Nancy resolves to investigate the strange happenings at Aborn's bungalow.

_Nancy's determination to uncover the truth about Aborn's activities._

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