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प्रश्न
Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
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उत्तर
‘I don’t remember’ were the three words which Gresham wanted Baldwin to say when technical questions on misappropriation of funds are asked in the court. Gresham offered one hundred thousand dollars in hot cash to say them. But Baldwin did not want to do that dishonest and dishonorable thing.
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| a) Baldwin who returned home after meeting Gresham, informed his family that Gresham had offered a hundred thousand, if he would utter the words ‘I don’t remember’ in court, during the trial. |
| b) The family members tried to justify Gresham’s act and enticed Baldwin into accepting the money. |
| c) Thus ‘The Hour of Truth’ had dawned relieving Baldwin of the heavy burden and guilt. |
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| h) Gresham had been arrested for misappropriation of money at the bank and Baldwin was to testify against him. |
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| j) The family members who were initially against Gresham, changed their mind on hearing the huge sum offered by him. |
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