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Nancy Drew 25: Alibi in Ashes Hints

How do I get Alexei's fingerprint?

  • 1 of 4: Once you get him out of the way --
  • 2 of 4: -- take a close look at the stuff on the little table to the right of his chair.
  • 3 of 4: He's been polishing that brass telescope, so any prints that were on it have been wiped off. But how about the can of polish?
  • 4 of 4: Click on the can labeled "Metal Polish" to get a nice clear print.