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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def _adorn_eof_error(self, e):
 """ Used by subclasses to provide additional information in the case of a failed connection. """

        if self.eof_error_hint:
            e.args = ('%s\n\n%s' % (e.args[0], self.eof_error_hint),)