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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Red Seal by Natalie Sumner Lincoln: who shared his apartment, defended him in court. Mr. Rochester was
aware that Turnbull suffered from the disease, and Mr. Clymer, who
was present, also knew it."
"And what is your opinion, doctor?" questioned Penfield.
Stone hesitated. "There was a distinct odor of amyl nitrite
noticeable when I went to Turnbull's aid, and I concluded then that
he had some heart trouble and had inhaled the drug to ward off an
attack. It bears out Mr. Rochester's theory of death from angina
pectoris."
"I see. Thank you, doctor. Please wait with the other witnesses;
we may call you again," and with a sigh the busy physician resigned
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