And then I saw she was going to start something, and I bleated weakly to Jeeves to bring me tea. But she had begun before I could get it.

Which of the following explains the effect of the phrase bleated weakly as used in this sentence?
A It indicates that Bertie and Jeeves have a good relationship.
B It makes Bertie seem like a lost lamb.
C It makes Bertie seem powerful.
D It tells the reader that Jeeves is hard of hearing.