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The Moonstone

CHAPTER II
20/31

I know the hand that took the Moonstone.

I know--" she laid a strong emphasis on the words; she stamped her foot in the rage that possessed her--"I KNOW THAT GODFREY ABLEWHITE IS INNOCENT.
Take me to the magistrate, Godfrey! Take me to the magistrate, and I will swear it!" My aunt caught me by the hand, and whispered, "Stand between us for a minute or two.

Don't let Rachel see me." I noticed a bluish tinge in her face which alarmed me.

She saw I was startled.

"The drops will put me right in a minute or two," she said, and so closed her eyes, and waited a little.
While this was going on, I heard dear Mr.Godfrey still gently remonstrating.
"You must not appear publicly in such a thing as this," he said.


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