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In chapter 21 of The First Men in the Moon, Mr. Bedford remarks, “I was the sole survivor, and that was all.” Given what you have learned in chapters 22 and 23, why do you think Mr. Bedford declares in chapter 21 that Mr. Cavor is dead? Is it an innocent assumption, or are there other motives involved? Explain your opinion, using details from the text as support.