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For example, it makes a difference whether the deceased was cheerful or depressed,
had been working or taking his ease, had been awake
or sleeping previous to the festive gathering that
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was followed by his death. The age of the deceased
is also an important factor, and it is desirable to
know whether he died suddenly or after a long
period of ill health. If the question turns only on
his sudden death, both parties will have still freer
scope for discussion.
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