Question

Sergel says, "I am happy that my words have taken effect."
Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

ANSWER : Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” He says so because he thinks that his scolding has brought about a change in Lushkoff (a beggar). He thinks that it was because of him that Lushkoff (a beggar) started working instead of begging.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sergei said so because he gave Lushkoff push towards the right path. He had caught his lie and had encouraged him to work. He gave him some work and paid him for it. He saw Lushkoff after two years and found out that he was a notary and was paid thirty five roubles a month. He considered his words as the source of Lushkoff's changed ways. Yes, he was right in saying so. Otherwise Lushkoff would still have been lying and begging.