Why do Sofia's parents oppose her marriage to Harpo? ( the color purple)

Stress generally occurs when someone? a. becomes overconfident b. disregards others c. feels overwhelmed

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.

“to build a fire” what is happening to the mans fingers and toes