The following lines are taken from ebenezer dorset's reply to the kidnappers in o. henry’s “the ransom of red chief.” what do these lines indicate about johnny and his neighbors? you had better come at night, for the neighbours believe he is lost, and i couldn't be responsible for what they would do to anybody they saw bringing him back. a. the neighbors would be angry if they met the kidnappers who had taken johnny. b. the neighbors would make a big fuss because they would be relieved at johnny’s return. c. the neighbors were glad that johnny was missing because he was a nuisance. d. the neighbors would probably contact the local sheriff if they saw the kidnappers.