The moonstoneNelson, 1868 - 453 pagine |
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Pagina 60 - Can you guess yet," inquired Mr. Franklin, " who has stolen the Diamond ? " " Nobody has stolen the Diamond," answered Sergeant Cuff. We both started at that extraordinary view of the case, and both earnestly begged him to tell us what he meant. " Wait a little,