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Question
Comment on the given statement after reading the given dialogue -
It’s a pity some honest man not to be better of that ________________________________________________.
Solution
It’s a pity some honest man not to be better of that It is sad for an honest man not to be making enough money to be tempted by a reward of a hundred pounds.
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