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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen: People could scarcely believe it, even though the newspaper was
before their eyes, and the cry of "Mysterious Death of a
Nobleman" came ringing up from the street. But there stood the
brief paragraph: "Lord Argentine was found dead this morning by
his valet under distressing circumstances. It is stated that
there can be no doubt that his lordship committed suicide,
though no motive can be assigned for the act. The deceased
nobleman was widely known in society, and much liked for his
genial manner and sumptuous hospitality. He is succeeded by,"
etc., etc.
By slow degrees the details came to light, but the case
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