Select the correct text in the passage. Which sentence is most likely meant to create suspense for the reader? A. His name was George, after our nations first president, and he had been the smartest kid in school during his early academic career as well; but George grew up on the other side of the town, so we had really never crossed paths.

B. surely, he perceived The Awkwardness of this circumstance, and had the abrupt comprehension that there was another "smart kid" in the school!

C. when the bell rang and students began jostling out the door, I hung back, thinking that I should at least introduce myself to George.