But, at any rate, he ought to know the worst." The duty was an unpleasant one, but Tommy had no intention of shirking it.
Tommy was visibly nervous about the unpleasant duty.
mnli hypothesis: Tommy was visibly nervous about the unpleasant duty. premise: But, at any rate, he ought to know the worst." The duty was an unpleasant one, but Tommy had no intention of shirking it.