In “The Cask of Amontillado,” which statement best infers the value that Montresor places on his reputation?
A) The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.
B) "The Montresors," I replied, "were a great and numerous family."
C) He had on a tight-fitting party-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.
D) It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my goodwill.