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Has Sampson brought good news to the White couple?

No, Sampson had brought a very unfortunate and unpleasant news to the White couple. Their only son Herbert had been trapped against a machine while talking to his mates, and lost his life. Sampson was instructed by his company to inform Herbert's parents about the accident, and offer words of condolence along with the compensation to them.


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