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प्रश्न
Why did M. Hamel not scold Franz?
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उत्तर
- He understood that Franz was already feeling guilty for not having learned French properly when he had the opportunity.
- M. Hamel also believed that Franz wasn't solely to blame for not prioritizing his studies.
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