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 wanted nothing to do with the duty and did not fulfill it.
mnli hypothesis: Tommy wanted nothing to do with the duty and did not fulfill it. 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.