Question

\did i really? well, im sorry. i didnt mean to be rude.\
\youre fletcher, arent you?\
\yes,\ i said, somewhat flattered.
\wendy thought it was you when you went by our cottage. we all got very excited. you were one of that lot, werent you? with david maggis and all of them.\
10 \yes,\ i said, \but maggis was hardly the most important one. im surprised you pick him out like that. there were other, far more important figures.\ i reeled off a series of names and was interested to see the girl nodding at each one in recognition. \but this must have all been before your time,\ i said. \im surprised you know about such things.\
\it was before our time, but were all experts on your lot. we know more about all that than most of the older ones who were here then. wendy recognized you instantly just from your photos.\
\i had no idea you young people had taken such an interest in us. im sorry i walked past you earlier. but you see, now that im older, i get a little disoriented when i travel.\

Explanation:

The text mentions "I said, somewhat flattered" when Fletcher is recognized. "Flattered" means feeling pleased or honored.

Answer:

A. pleased