If you spoke to someone in a way that shows sorrow or pity," you would be speaking
A-ruefully
B-doggedly
C-apprehensive
D-elude

When you do something in a way that expresses regret, you're doing it ruefully. If someone asks you about your Saturday night and you smile ruefully in response

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third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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