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Why is there no description of what Chilingworth sees on Dimmesdale's chest


Perhaps the author wants to describe it with other means, and save it to the end. Here is what the author described as the Chilingworth looked upon Dimmesdale's chest.

<<Then, indeed, Mr. Dimmesdale shuddered, and slightly stirred.

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