If he causes trouble , he will be in the jail next to the other prisoner , and I will not allow myself to feel no remorse for the man who does not care . Master Thomas and I spoke the other night ... it 's been so long since we had a talk together , without anyone else around . I ' m [ a few words are scratched out in orange ink ] apprehensive about interrogating the criminal -- I 've never interrogated someone before . What if I do it wrong ? ! Or what if he lies and I do n't realize it ? ?

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Why has it been so long since you and Master Thomas had a talk ?
Pick your answer from:
a). It has been so long since me and Master Thomas had a talk because I avoided him due to my attraction for him .
b). It has been so long since me and Master Thomas had a talk because we simply forgot to have the time .
c). It has been so long since me and Master Thomas had a talk because he stayed away from me .
d). It has been so long since me and Master Thomas had a talk because our work kept us very busy .