Select the correct inference of the given passage from "The Cask of Amontillado."


"I have my doubts," I replied; "and I was silly enough to pay the full Amontillado price without consulting you in the matter. You were not to be found, and I was fearful of losing a bargain."

AThe narrator was worried he would lose a bargain.
BThe narrator wants his Fortunato to feel superior.
CThe narrator was upset by paying too much for the amontillado.
DThe narrator could not find Fortunato when he needed him.

Verified Answer :

B, the narrator is trying to boost Fortunato's ego.

Answer:

B

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