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Question
How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice?
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Solution
Roger was jolted from his self-indulgent absent-mindedness. He made a calculated guess that Mr. Weston must have recounted his rise to success and advised him to emulate his hard work and zealous service. When Mr. Weston was busy advising, Roger had resumed his work of taking notes.
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