Answer:
escape
Explanation:
I think it's this because the text says "until he saw fat Joe walk in through the rear door, then his courage began to ooze." meaning that his confidence left when he saw fat Joe walk through that door.
The correct answer is D. An enjoyment of solitude. Both loved living in the outdoors and being alone with their thoughts in the woods. This can be seen in the work "Walden" by Thoreau.