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The Man in Lower Ten · Chapter

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The chapter consists solely of an editorial note indicating a textual correction: 'Am' was crossed out and 'was' substituted.

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The chapter consists solely of an editorial note indicating a textual correction: 'Am' was crossed out and 'was' substituted.

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Key passages

  • ““Am” crossed out and “was” substituted.”

    The editor changed 'am' to 'was'.

    This is a minor textual emendation noted by the editor.