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John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?

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John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?

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John had a feeling that his dad was paid only 60 dollars per week for the past 20 years. Gresham had become very rich during the same period. He deserved punishment for underpaying his staff.

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अध्याय 3.3: The Hour of Truth (Play) - Exercise [पृष्ठ १०७]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 12 TN Board
अध्याय 3.3 The Hour of Truth (Play)
Exercise | Q 2. e) | पृष्ठ १०७

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