What is the author's tone in the following passage There was no mistake- he was gazing at a man of threescore and ten-a baby of threescore and ten, a baby whose feet hung over the sides of the crib in which it was reposing.

respectful

optimistic

proud
humorous

respectful

This passage does not seem optimistic, and is not proud and humorous. (this is from courseware, right?)

you have to tell us what you're talking about or it's impossible to answer.

its hard for me to see which word is supposed to be in bold. if i knew then i would be able to better.