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Stepping onto the train, the old man moved down the corridor, slid back the door of the compartment and sat down next to the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directly opposite him, a young man sat staring out of the window, apparently unaware that someone else had entered the carriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old man was the first to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Hello!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The young man turned his gaze towards the other passenger, his face ashen and clearly showing signs of stress, but did not respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Are you alright?\u2019 the man asked in a concerned tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The young man seemed to hesitate for a moment then answered, \u2018No, I am not.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Why, what\u2019s wrong?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018You really want to know? Right, I will tell you,\u2019 he replied in a shaky voice. \u2018I have just killed my wife.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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