Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject?
a. devon or cara were hungry.
b. neither felicity nor francine have ever baked lasagna.
c. the lion tamer or the sword swallower are the most amazing act in the circus.
d. either the leather jacket or the winter coat looks warm enough.

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.