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प्रश्न
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
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उत्तर
Henry was the waiter who entered Ausable’s room with his drinks.
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Group Work
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| WESTON | My dear, your husband’s life is in grave danger. |
| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
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| LADY WESTON | Well, well! You always wanted to be a great man and now you have got your wish! |
| WESTON | What do you mean? |
| LADY WESTON | They don’t assassinate anybody. |
