Based on lines 17-22 ("squaring himself...it"), it can
be reasonably inferred that
A) Stryver is frustrated with Carton's behavior.
B) Stryver is planning to push Carton into the
fireplace.
C) Stryver believes Carton to be comparatively older.
D) Stryver wishes to bully Carton as he did at
Shrewsbury.