what does "take the option of a poke in the eye with a sharp stick"mean?
She spun again. “The woman who wore this, she was daring, even a little reckless, and absolutely sure of herself.”
“It suits you.”
“Thanks, because it’s fabulous. You know with what we’ve found and cataloged already, you could have a fashion museum right up here.”
“I’ll take the option of a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.”
Men would be men, she supposed, and she had no desire to change that status.
“Okay, not here, but you definitely have enough for a fantastic dis-play in Hester’s museum. One day.”

Question

what does "take the option of a poke in the eye with a sharp stick"mean?
She spun again. “The woman who wore this, she was daring, even a little reckless, and absolutely sure of herself.” 
“It suits you.” 
“Thanks, because it’s fabulous. You know with what we’ve found and cataloged already, you could have a fashion museum right up here.” 
“I’ll take the option of a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.” 
Men would be men, she supposed, and she had no desire to change that status. 
“Okay, not here, but you definitely have enough for a fantastic dis-play in Hester’s museum. One day.”

Answer

Comes from the saying "better than a poke in the eye (with a sharp stick)"

Meaning welcome or pleasing, even if other circumstances might be better:
"I got debt—not a huge amount but better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick"

I hope that explains it for you.

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It means she really doesn't want to do what has been suggested. Getting poked in the eye with a stick would be very unpleasant, so if you choose that over something else, the other option must be very unappealing.

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