Answer:
Mr. Raines statement strengthens the suggestions made by by the Dr. Penningworth.
Explanation:
Dr. Penningworth identifies that Mr.Raines has been suffering from liver failure but he has no idea what has led him to this disease as he had no earlier symptoms. Mr.Raines informs the doctor that he has been drinking alcohol since very early age. He started intake of alcohol when he was 18 and then his liver got infected with the disease.