When we often interrupt a person who's speaking to us, we're likely to give the impression that a. we want to hear more about the topic being discussed. b. we're really interested in what the speaker is saying. c. we're knowledgeable about the topic of discussion. d. we aren't really listening to what the speaker is saying.

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the ? 1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.