"How's that ?" "Why, because, in a way the people of India have an easier time even than the people of England.

Because they have no responsibility.

The British Government takes the responsibility.

And the people have nothing to do, except their bit of work--and talk perhaps about national rule, just for a pastime." "They have to earn their living ?" said Sisson.
"Yes," said the little doctor, who had lived for some years among the colliers, and become quite familiar with them.

"Yes, they have to earn their living--and then no more.