Re-write the following passage into modern – but standard – english. evaluation will be on how accurately you capture the essence of what is being said.

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.

What best explains why the character asagai is a symbol for heritage ?

Simple subject mary will start the race in ten minutes