Meghan was almost the first one out of the building when the bell rang. Now she walked down the street with a smile on her face and a spring in her step. Finally, her mom had agreed that the family could afford the dance classes. Meghan couldn’t wait to put on her pink slippers and begin learning the steps and positions. Glancing at the clock in front of the bank, she began walking even more rapidly. She wished she had taken the bus, but she always walked when she could save on bus fare. Still, it wouldn’t do to be late to her first dance class.
From clues in the selection, what inference can you make about Meghan’s reason for walking more rapidly?
She is racing to get to her dance class and is afraid she will miss the bus.
She is late because she lingered too long at school before leaving.
She is eager to get to her dance class and wants to arrive on time.
She is rushing to get out of school because she dislikes studying.
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