Why does Mrs Hall find the scientist eccentric?
The arrival of a stranger at an inn in winter was in ownself a strange occurrence. Moreover he had an uncommon appearance. Mrs hall’s put in all her efforts to be friendly but he wasn't in mood to talk to anyone. He told her that he had no desire to talk, that's all he wanted was solitude. He didn't wish to be disturbed in his work and his face had been affected by an accident. For all these reasons, she considered him as an eccentric scientist.
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