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Nancy Drew: Danger By Design Hints

How do I gather the "stuff" Minette wants?

  • 1 of 7: After you make Minette's tea correctly, she'll give you a bag and ask you to get her some "stuff." But what? Read to the end of this hint for a list of the stuff you need.
  • 2 of 7: Before you go, take a look at the "stuff" she's already got; it's on the platform in the center of the room. There's a blue metal drum, a green pail, an orange stool, and a reddish disk that might be a weight from a barbell. What do all these things have in common?
  • 3 of 7: Well, they're all round or cylindrical; they're all solid colors, no patterns; the colors are orange and green and blue; and they're all made of metal or plastic. Let's start with that.
  • 4 of 7: To find the flea market, get on the Metro and go to Pont Neuf; that's where Square du Vert Galant Park is. There are three booths here with things you can buy. Look at them all and see what you can find that's round with a solid primary color.
  • 5 of 7: You only need four things, but buy anything you think fits the bill; you have enough money to pay the asking price for the things you need, but you can haggle to get a better price. If you run out of money, talk to the guy in the middle to make some extra cash.
  • 6 of 7: The four items you need are:
  • 7 of 7: When you think you have everything, take it back to Minette and see what she says. She'll discard the stuff she doesn't like and keep the stuff she does. When you have all four, she'll take the shopping bag back.