HELP PLEASE Read the following paragraphs from The Humbugs of the World.

"Oh, don't be a fool," replied Adams. "Rare bird, indeed! Why, they are just as common in California as any other pigeon! I could have brought a hundred of them from San Francisco, if I had thought of it." (paragraph 6)

"But why did you not think of it?" I asked, with a suppressed smile. (paragraph 7)

"Because they are so common there," said Adams. "I did not think they would be any curiosity here. I have eaten them in pigeon-pies hundreds of times, and shot them by the thousand!" (paragraph 8)

What is the purpose of paragraph 7?

A. It tells that Barnum thinks Adams is funny.
B. It suggests that Barnum is pleased to see Adams.
C. It shows that Barnum will admit his trick to Adams.
D. It hints that Barnum has a plan to trick Adams.​