Indeed, I was so amused at her successful grabbings that when I looked at my own share thewoman opposite, without so much as by your leave, grabbed my bread and left me without any.

How does the author's use of language in this sentence affect the passage?

A. By using the phrase "without so much as by your leave," the author gives the text an
informal, less trustworthy tone.

B. By using formal language in the words "indeed" and "amused," the author sounds
pompous, giving the passage a superior tone.

C. By using formal language in the words "successful" and "opposite," the author gives
the text a more authoritative tone.

D. By using the pronouns “l," “me, and "my," the author uses informal language in a
firsthand account, giving it a friendlier tone.