Quote by Jane Austen

We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother, his wife, or himself must be dead.

We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother

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This quote suggests that a person (referred to as "we") encountered Dr. Hall while he was grieving intensely, indicating that someone very close to him - either his mother, wife, or even himself - had passed away. The quote highlights the profound sadness and grief experienced by Dr. Hall and captures the assumption made by the speaker regarding his immense mourning.

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