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No, no, my dear lady; I stick to my tea and bread and butter. It is much more wholesome in the long run—and a little more economical, too.

What is Peter implying when he says these lines?

A) He hints that Mrs. Stockmann is not a very good cook.

B) His remark suggests that he has very little money for food.

C) He is hinting that he is annoyed at not being invited to dinner.

D) His comment suggests that the Stockmann’s spend too much on food.