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Question
Why was the narrator happy to go to New Mullion?
Solution
The narrator disliked the dirty and dark aspects of city life. He believed that New Mullion will have some beautiful vistas. He was therefore glad to get there. To serve Oliver Lutkins with a summons, he went there.
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