Which of the following best summarizes the meaning of this passage? The boy wanted to say something other than, Thank you, m'am, to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn't do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door.
Roger realized how inadequate a mere thank you was for all Mrs. Jones had done for him.
Roger wanted to say something nasty to Mrs. Jones, but he restrained himself.
Roger did not really want to thank Mrs. Jones because he felt that she forced him to go with her.
Roger had planned to say something, but it completely escaped his mind.