What can be inferred about Jefferson’s state of mind at this point in the novel? (Specifically, at the visit in chapter 16).

Jefferson is cold and standoffish.

Jefferson was asleep when his visitors arrived. Miss Emma pushed Jefferson a little to the side so that she could sit down, and tried to talk with him. Jefferson ignored her. Miss Emma tried to entice Jefferson to eat, but he asked her if she has corn with her or roast nyers. ??? When Jefferson says he is a hog being fattened for the coming holiday, Miss Emma slaps him. Grant actually learns this eavesdropping on a conversation that Tante Lou has with Eloise a couple of days later.