B.
Read this line, out loud.
It was a short pause that contributed to the flow of things. This applies even in a sentence.
Answer:
Far from people. Bleak and atmospheric.
Answer:
had well defined rules of conduct.
Explanation:
courtship and rules defined this era
Answer:
A, the mayors humorous answer to a reporters question.
Explanation:
I believe this is the answer, because all of the other answers have to deal with important facts rather than just simple conversation. This just seems less significant than the other responses.
C. He is ambitious, this lead to his downfall