When you get to Em's place, you talk to her about the tree that's blocking you in. She says she'll send Tucker to take care of it. That's good!

She complians about Akers making her stop trolling the lake for goodies. Seems she's a bit greedy! You get the cassette player from her. You mention that you want sandpaper (if you remembered to look at the dogs above the sofa, and saw that one wouldn't turn). She says only Guy has sandpaper.

Nancy Drew Ghost Dogs Walkthrough