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The Moonstone

CHAPTER XV
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I saw her set off northwards along the coast, after leaving the cottage.

Is your sea-shore here considered a fine specimen of marine landscape, Mr.
Betteredge ?" I answered, "Yes," as shortly as might be.
"Tastes differ," says Sergeant Cuff.

"Looking at it from my point of view, I never saw a marine landscape that I admired less.

If you happen to be following another person along your sea-coast, and if that person happens to look round, there isn't a scrap of cover to hide you anywhere.

I had to choose between taking Rosanna in custody on suspicion, or leaving her, for the time being, with her little game in her own hands.


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