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Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?

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Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?

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Mr. Sletherby’s travel companion was a young man of about twenty-two. He cursed and muttered because he had lost his valet along with the family crest. He claimed that he did so foolishly to seal a letter. He had forgotten to collect the valet.

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अध्याय 2.3: A Shot in the Dark - Exercises [पृष्ठ ६३]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 2.3 A Shot in the Dark
Exercises | Q 1. c. | पृष्ठ ६३

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  • There were many things I’d have liked to buy.

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