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Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand Hints
How can I check out Joanna's story?
1 of 6: She tells you that the Museum's order for Cinnabar was held up in shipment.
2 of 6: You have a way to check on supply orders placed by the Museum staff.
3 of 6: Go to the lab and see if you have a vendor listed there for mercuric sulfide.
4 of 6: The vendor is Mack at "Keep It Real".
5 of 6: From your lab phone, dial 555-6766 and talk to Mack. (This is an important trigger!)