Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

Which text from "After Twenty Years" best supports the idea that “Silky Bob” has done well for himself in life?


A. "'You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.’"

B. “The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it set with small diamonds.”

C. “The man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar.”

D. “'I’ve had to compete with some of the sharpest wits going to get my pile.’”