C. might be the correct answer.
The statement that describes a gothic element in the excerpt "The Lady Maid's Bell" that would show a social attitute at that the time of the Wharton's was "Some ladies are very stiff about having their servants’ friends in the house overnight."
Okay, so I think your answer is <span>D. He reads the instructions below the door.
I'm pretty sure I'm right, but good luck my dude.</span>