PLEASE HELP 20 POINTS!

Read the passage.

"Those are liars' proofs," they said behind his back. He felt this. It preyed upon him and he exhausted himself in useless effort.

What can you infer about the opinion the villagers had of the old man?

A. They thought him honest and trustworthy
B. They found him pleasant and fun
C. They thought he was serious and aloof
D. They found him difficult to trust

CORRECT ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!