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Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shadow Ranch Hints
Okay, I have all the pieces. Now what?
1 of 6: Put the machine in the depression on the counter (next to the cracker tin) and insert the crank. It goes in the hole on the right, where a right-handed person would expect to find a crank.
2 of 6: Now you just have to figure out how to insert the tuning forks, and which ones.
3 of 6: The tuning forks are labeled C through G.
4 of 6: Notice the letters on top of the machine?
5 of 6: With a little help, they might spell out the name of Dirk's girlfriend.
6 of 6: Put the F, A, C, and E forks in the machine and turn the handle.
