What is the meaning of the word piety in this sentence from “the devil and tom walker”: “tom lost his patience and his piety—‘the devil take me,’ said he, ‘if i have made a farthing! ’” soberness religious attitude love for money even temper

What is the tone of this passage from andrew jackson's message to congress? "the consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the united states, to individual states, and to the indians themselves. the pecuniary advantages which it promises to the government are the least of its recommendations. it puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the general and state governments on account of the indians." andrew jackson, annual message to congress on december 6, 1830" a. ashamed and apologetic b. intelligent and professional c. bitter and jealous d. entertaining and humorous