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Why was Mr. Wilson hired to copy the Encyclopaedia?

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Why was Mr. Wilson hired to copy the Encyclopaedia?

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Wilson was hired to copy the Encyclopaedia because the men with red hair could apply to that job.

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Chapter 2.3: The Red-Headed League - Exercise [Page 134]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 1 Class 7 TN Board
Chapter 2.3 The Red-Headed League
Exercise | Q C. 4. | Page 134

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