# Carson Drew — The Bungalow Mystery character guide

> Carson Drew in The Bungalow Mystery by Carolyn Keene.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Drew

**First appearance:** 0000-i-racing-the-storm

## Snapshot

Nancy's father, a respected lawyer who loads a revolver without ceremony and drives through the night when he learns his daughter may be in trouble.

## Who they are

Carson Drew is the story's steady authority — the person Nancy wishes were home when she needs advice, and the one who recognizes Stumpy Dowd's name for what it is. His arrival reframes the mystery from a girl's hunch into a manhunt, and his willingness to bring Laura along, despite the danger, shows the kind of trust he places in the young people around him. He is the reason the final chase has a driver, a plan, and a chance.

## In the story

### [A Desperate Struggle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/ii-a-desperate-struggle)

Nancy's father, mentioned as a noted lawyer; Nancy thinks of him during the struggle.

### [VIII: Laura's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/viii-laura-s-story)

Mentioned as being away on business in St. Louis; Nancy hopes he can provide legal advice about Laura's guardian situation.

### [Nancy's Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/ix-nancy-s-plan)

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

### [A Desperate Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-a-desperate-situation)

Nancy warns Stumpy that her father, a criminal lawyer, will deal with him if he harms Laura.

### [Left to Starve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-left-to-starve)

Mentioned by Nancy as hoping he is home from St. Louis to look after Laura.

### [Laura Begins to Worry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-laura-begins-to-worry)

Carson returns home and is surprised to find Laura. After learning about Nancy's mission, he identifies Laura's guardian as the criminal Stumpy Dowd and immediately prepares to go to Melrose Lake.

### [A Chance Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-a-chance-meeting)

Reunites with Nancy and takes charge of the chase, strategizing to capture Stumpy.

### [A Bad Turn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-a-bad-turn)

Leads the chase, fires a warning shot, and rescues Stumpy from the wreck.

### [Stumpy's Fate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xxiv-stumpy-s-fate)

Assists in carrying Stumpy, drives him to the hospital, and helps open the suitcases to reveal the fortune.

### [Laura’s Gratitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bungalow_mystery_se/chapters/xxv-laura-s-gratitude)

Accompanies Nancy; discusses Stumpy Dowd's fate; explains Nancy's policy of not taking payment.

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