Question

2. Why did Bill suggest lowering the ransom

amount to $1,500?
A. He did not think Ebenezer Dorset had much money.
B. He wanted to leave town as soon as possible,
C. He came to enjoy the boy's company and wanted to
help him.
D. He did not think anyone would pay $2,000 for the
boy.

Answer 1

B. He wanted to leave town as soon as possible :)

Step-by-step explanation:

Poor Bill didn't want to have to put up with the boy anymore.