What is meant by the figurative language in the quote below from the first paragraph? "I had nothing in my pockets but money and Alan's silver button; and being inland bred, I was as much short of knowledge as of means.

A He has neither the understanding nor the supplies to handle the situation
B He has neither the wealth nor the training to understand the situation
C He has classroom knowledge instead of actual experience.
D He has the tools he needs, but he does not know how to use them.