In paragraph six, Squeaky explains that Rosie "can't afford to throw stones". What is the implicit meaning of this phrase?

Question 5 options:

It means that Rosie should not be insulting Raymond's intelligence.

It means Rosie already got in trouble for breaking a window by throwing stones.

It means Rosie doesn't have enough money to throw stones.

It means that Rosie should not sign up for the race.

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The implicit meaning of the phrase "can't afford to throw stones" is that Rosie should not be insulting Raymond's intelligence.