# Carson Drew — The Secret of the Old Clock character guide > Carson Drew in The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mr. Drew, Father **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-lost-will ## Who they are Nancy's father, a calm lawyer whose court order and steady skepticism keep his daughter's hunches tethered to what a judge will actually accept. ## Relationships ### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/nancy_drew) _family_ Carson is Nancy's loving and supportive father, often assisting her in investigations. ### [Richard Topham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/richard_topham) _professional_ Carson, as a lawyer, interacts with Richard Topham regarding legal matters of the Crowley estate. ### [Josiah Crowley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/josiah_crowley) _professional_ Carson was Josiah's lawyer and trusted advisor, handling his legal affairs before his death. ### [Grace Horner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/grace_horner) _social_ Carson knows Grace as his daughter's friend and a respectable young woman in the community. ### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/nancy_drew) _family_ Carson is Nancy's loving and supportive father, often assisting her in investigations. ### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/nancy_drew) _family_ Carson is Nancy's loving and supportive father, often assisting her in investigations. ### [Richard Topham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/richard_topham) _professional_ Carson, as a lawyer, interacts with Richard Topham regarding legal matters of the Crowley estate. ### [Josiah Crowley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/josiah_crowley) _professional_ Carson was Josiah's lawyer and trusted advisor, handling his legal affairs before his death. ### [Grace Horner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/grace_horner) _social_ Carson knows Grace as his daughter's friend and a respectable young woman in the community. ### [Grace Horner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/grace_horner) _social_ Carson knows Grace as his daughter's friend and a respectable young woman in the community. ### [Richard Topham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/richard_topham) _professional_ Carson, as a lawyer, interacts with Richard Topham regarding legal matters of the Crowley estate. ## In the story ### [The Lost Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/i-the-lost-will) Carson Drew is a noted lawyer and Nancy's father, who discusses the Crowley case with her and agrees to invite Mr. Rolsted to lunch to learn more. ### [II: A Chance Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/ii-a-chance-meeting) Arranges the luncheon with Mr. Rolsted and skillfully steers the conversation to the Crowley will. ### [III: Racing the Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/iii-racing-the-storm) Asks Nancy to deliver documents to Judge Hartgrave, discusses the Crowley case with her briefly, and warns her about the approaching storm. ### [V: A Conference](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/v-a-conference) Agrees to assist the Horner sisters after hearing their story, but cautions that without the will there is little legal recourse. ### [VI: An Unpleasant Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/vi-an-unpleasant-encounter) Advises Nancy to take a break from worrying about the Horner case and go shopping. ### [VII: Nancy Turns Sleuth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/vii-nancy-turns-sleuth) Listens to Nancy's findings, warns her of the dangers from Richard Topham, and agrees to handle the case in court if she finds the will. ### [XII: Following a Clue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xii-following-a-clue) Notices Nancy's preoccupation at dinner and suggests she take a vacation, unwittingly giving her the excuse to go to Moon Lake. ### [Left to Starve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xvi-left-to-starve) Nancy's father, who thinks she is at camp and will not worry until too late. ### [Capturing the Robbers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xxi-capturing-the-robbers) Mentioned by the marshal as Nancy's father. ### [XXII: What the Notebook Revealed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xxii-what-the-notebook-revealed) Praises Nancy's detective work, agrees to act as counsel for the Horner girls, and arranges a court order. ### [Looking for the Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xxiii-looking-for-the-will) Obtains a court order, accompanies Nancy to Masonville, and uses the order to open the safety deposit box. ### [The Coup de Grâce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xxiv-the-coup-de-gr-ce) Reads the will aloud, advises the relatives, and agrees to act as their lawyer; comments on the Tophams' likely financial desperation. ### [A Reward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/chapters/xxv-a-reward) Informs Nancy of the Tophams' bankruptcy and suggests the Horners may reward her. ## 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