Which are the steps involved in looping?

a. gather details, and then select the most important details. continue this pattern until you find a topic.

b. write freely, then select the ideas you find most interesting. continue this pattern until you find a topic.

c. write about a specific topic, and then select the main ideas. continue this pattern until you find a topic.

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.