What can the reader infer from paragraph 242 O The United States is not protected from foreign conflict by its distance from Europe and Asia.
The United States has started strategic planning for war against Japan
O The United States will need a strong navy to defeat the Japanese.
The United States will never allow itself again to be surprised by foreign invasion

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.