Select the correct inference of the given passage from "the cask of amontillado."

"i have my doubts," i replied; "and i was silly enough to pay the full amontillado price without consulting you in the matter. you were not to be found, and i was fearful of losing a bargain."

the narrator was worried he would lose a bargain.

the narrator wants his fortunato to feel superior.

the narrator was upset by paying too much for the amontillado.

the narrator could not find fortunato when he needed him.