What different perspectives do the narrators’ tones reveal? Amal stands out as different, but Marjane does not.
Amal is not ashamed of her wealth, but Marjane is.
Amal cares about appearances, but Marjane does not.
Amal is not facing a conflict, but Marjane is.

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.