John himself should have known better even if Joe did not

It could be 1, 2, or 4, depending on the context.1.) they could have had a fight, and she is too humble to say anything further. she wants robert to say something first.2.) maybe he's staring at a computer playing tetris while she's wearing a *really* tight red dress. just sayin' xd3.) is unlikely given that it's only one sentence worth of context long. 4.) it's possible their relationship is more 'mutual hatred' and they tolerate one another.it could be 1, 2, or 4, as long as you can provide sufficient explanation why. remember this as you write!

"the port is near, the bells i hear, the people all exalting"near and hear