Jim's boots matter most to him because his feet are deformed, so they hide that deformity in a way that becomes intimidating. He feels that by hiding his feet in the giant black boots and keeping them shiny and polished, he can stomp around and assert his authority.
It's been a few years since I read this story. But I believe the answer is D.
The Devil take me," said he, "if I have made a farthing!"
This statement illustrates irony of situation. For, Tom Walker in his miserly way is simply mitigating his financial gain from the man, but the reality is that the Devil does actually take him. Three knocks come at Tom's door; there stands a black man with a black horse, who tells Tom that he is "come for." Because Tom has left his big Bible on the desk and the little one in his coat, Tom is "taken."
Answer:
Me: I wish for more wishes.
genie: you can’t wish like that.
Me: I wish I could wish like that.
genie: that’s not how it works.
Me: I wish that was how it worked.
genie: what is wrong with you?
Me: