Question

What does Mrs. Jones imply to Roger with the following statement? "And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s – because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet."

a.Mrs. Jones implies that if Rogers wears shoes that were stolen, he could burst into flames.
b.Mrs. Jones implies that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty.
c.Mrs. Jones implies that Roger is behaving like the devil, and therefore does not deserve the shoes.
d.There is no implication; Mrs. Jones is old and crazy.

Answer 1

Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger continues to steal and wear shoes obtained through deceitful means, he will face negative consequences.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the statement, Mrs. Jones implies that if Roger continues to steal and wear shoes obtained through deceitful means, he will face negative consequences. The phrase 'shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet' suggests that Roger's actions will eventually catch up with him and cause him harm. This implies that Mrs. Jones wants Roger to learn from his mistakes and change his behavior.