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He took pity on them then and let it go.

He had taken pity on her once more, that was all.

The mind does not take pity: that's why the world is on fire.

I don't know the situation, but the dead man's wife took pity on my father.

If she didn't take pity on him, no one would.

Taking pity on the girl, he takes her to his home.

Eventually one of the old boys took pity on me.

And then I had taken pity on him despite everything.

So take pity on us now, and stay here in our company!

Someone on the staff obviously took pity and told you.