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English Core · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 2
What does the following line from the extract showcase about the ironmaster's nature ? 'Perhaps, we should let the sheriff alone on Christmas Eve.'
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(B)
understanding
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