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 knew the duty wasn't pleasant but would still do it anyway.
mnli hypothesis: Tommy knew the duty wasn't pleasant but would still do it anyway. 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.