Answer:
C. Willoughby's sudden leave
Step-by-step explanation:
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters, impersonations of the title features of Jane Austin's novel "Sense and Sensibility".
The younger sister, Marianne, beinge naive and hopelessly romantic, falls in love with John Willoughby, charming and handsome, but selfish and manipulative man.
This particular excerpt deals with, Marianne's older sister's reaction to the shocking news that Willoughby left without words, leaving Marianne heartbroken.