In the conversation with Mrs. Hopewell, Manley says "I'm just a country boy... People like you don't like to fool with country people like me." The purpose of this statement is?

A.) to anger Mrs. Hopewell
B.) to insult Mrs. Hopewell
C.) to threaten Mrs. Hopewell
D.) to disarm Mrs. Hopewell
E.) to embarrass Mrs. Hopewell