Which of the following is a universal theme that applies to the novel a tree grows in brooklyn by betty smith? a. true love must be earned before it is allowedb. childhood is a time to learn life lessonsc. to find oneself, one must be willing to lose oneselfd. rules were made to be broken

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.