Answer Its D. I stayed up late for several nights. Eventually, I was too tired to concentrate.
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Mr Thompson is revealed by his Actions as a kind hearted man. Although he had a rough exterior, Joe Thompson, the wheelwright, had a heart, and it was very tender in some places. He liked children, and was pleased to have them come to his shop, where sleds and wagons were made or mended for the village lads free of cost without taking anything from their hoarded six pences.

D) It is ironic that Aunt Polly is so strict outwardly with Tom and so tender-
It is ironic that Aunt Polly is so strict outwardly with Tom and so tender-hearted toward him inwardly.