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प्रश्न
What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?
उत्तर
Makar asked who could put the knife in Aksionov’s bag when it was kept under his head. This made Aksionov understand that it was Makar who had killed the merchant.
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| LADY WESTON | The last time it was in danger you had been eating game pie. What is it this time? |
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