what does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about framptons character

A. It tells how Framton could be easily irritated by others.
B. It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.
C. It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings
D. It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.

The excerpt is not provided, so it is not possible to determine the underlined sentence and its implications for Frampton's character. Please provide the excerpt or more information.