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प्रश्न
Read the lines given below and answer the following question:
| “But my darling, if you love me,” thought Miss Meadows, “I don’t Mind how much it is. Love me as little as you like.” |
What was the effect of Basil’s letter on Miss Meadows?
पर्याय
She was upset and agonized.
She went into depression.
She was struck dumb.
She had a heart attack.
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उत्तर
She was upset and agonized.
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