Which sentence from the novel best reflects the story's Gothic nature?
O A. I knew well, therefore, what would be my father's feelings; but
could not tear my thoughts from my employment . . . (39).
O B. My cheek had grown pale with study, and my person had become
emaciated with confinement (37).
• C. It was a most beautiful season never did the fields bestow a more
plentiful harvest, or the vines yield a more luxuriant vintage (38)
O D. threw myself into the chaise that was to convey me away, and
indulged in the most melancholy reflections (22).