Rocky Point Score: 0
* E Moves: 1
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"That'll be twenty five cents, Miss," says the driver as he helps you down from the carriage. You hand him a quarter and two nickels.
"Mighty lonely out here this time of year," he continues, slipping the coins into his coat pocket. "Are you sure you won't be wanting me to stick around? I'd hate to see such a fine young lady get herself stranded, especially with that storm blowin' in."
"Thank you, but I'll be fine," you assure him. "My fiance...," you start, then look away, unable to finish the lie.
"Ah, I see," he chuckles. "Well, then I wish you a pleasant afternoon. Just keep your eye on those clouds, ya hear?" Grinning broadly, he jumps up into the driver's box and releases the brake. Then with a flick of the reins he sends the carriage lurching forward, back down the rutted road between the cypress trees.
Finally, you're alone.
An Interactive Seascape
Copyright (c) 2000 by Kathleen M. Fischer
Release 3 / Serial number 000525 / Inform v6.21 Library 6/10
High above the surf, Rocky Point offers a sweeping view of the western sea. From this lofty vantage point, looking south across a narrow strip of sand, you can clearly see the fractured granite cliffs that back the small cove below. To the north, the rugged coastline is dotted with offshore rocks and barren beaches, swept clear of sand by winter storms.
Turning toward the sea, you take a moment to soak up the last few rays of sunlight before the clouds roll in.
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