The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside. (Arthur Conan Doyle)

The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

Arthur Conan Doyle

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