Final answer:
Christine is apologizing to Rhoda for touching her in an intrusive or uncomfortable manner.The correct option is A.
Step-by-step explanation:
Christine is apologizing for touching Rhoda, which is inferred from her statement about not liking people "pawing over" her. This implies that Christine has made some sort of physical contact with Rhoda, which Rhoda presumably finds uncomfortable or intrusive. The word "pawing" generally refers to handling or touching in an overly familiar or unwanted manner, which is likely the reason for Christine's apology.