In "After Twenty Years," why doesn't Jimmy arrest Bob himself?

a. He can't bring himself to arrest his old friend.

b. He doesn't have his badge with him.

c. He is afraid Bob will become violent.

d. He is not a real police officer.

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Kallie Bailey

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15 March, 22:03

In "After Twenty Years," why doesn't Jimmy arrest Bob himself?

a. He can't bring himself to arrest his old friend.

b. He doesn't have his badge with him.

c. He is afraid Bob will become violent.

d. He is not a real police officer.

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Amelie Mcintyre · Answer 1

A.) He can't bring himself to arrest his old friend. Twenty years before, the two friends decided that they would meet there at the restaurant whatever the conditions of their health or wealth. When Bob arrives at the restaurant, he finds that his best friend has turn into the most wanted man in 3 states. He still loves his friend, so he doesn't want to arrest him. Instead, he sends a plainclothes man to do the job.

In "After Twenty Years," why doesn't Jimmy arrest Bob himself?a. He can't bring himself to arrest his old friend.b. He doesn't have his badge with him.c. He is afraid Bob will become violent.d. He is not a real police officer.

In "After Twenty Years," why doesn't Jimmy arrest Bob himself?

a. He can't bring himself to arrest his old friend.

b. He doesn't have his badge with him.

c. He is afraid Bob will become violent.

d. He is not a real police officer.