Can you anticipate what an animal is going to do to takes its picture a. research the animal to learn its habits b. watch the animal to see what it normally does c. practice photographing it so you are ready to take the picture d. all of the above

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.