There's a girl friend of mine called Jane. I am sure she likes me, and she sometimes looks at me sneakily in the lessons, and also smiles at me. I do not like her but we're only friends. What must I do

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.