When the neighbors start to turn against Ned, what is the most likely reason that Steve stands back and says nothing?

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Responses

He wants to help Ned defend himself.
He wants to help Ned defend himself.

He feels suspicious of Ned and his family.
He feels suspicious of Ned and his family.

He feels afraid of what his neighbors might do.
He feels afraid of what his neighbors might do.

He wants to be able to hear his neighbors better.

He wants to be able to hear his neighbors better.