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What had Donovan told John? - English

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What had Donovan told John?

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Donovan had said that nobody had any idea as to what was ailing the bank. The wreck of the bank was too sudden. He had married on the strength of the cashier’s job in the bank. He said the crash would not have happened without the knowledge of Governor Baldwin.

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Chapter 3.3: The Hour of Truth (Play) - Exercise [Page 107]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 3.3 The Hour of Truth (Play)
Exercise | Q 2. d) | Page 107

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