How does Roger respond the first time Mrs. Jones asks why he tried to steal from her?

Responses

He downplays his responsibility
He downplays his responsibility - no response given

He invents a story.
He invents a story. - no response given

He stays defiantly silent.
He stays defiantly silent. - no response given

He plays to Mrs. Jones’s sympathy

He plays to Mrs. Jones’s sympathy - no response given