In the story "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty, Phoenix’s grandson swallowed lye, and has suffered without healing for several years.
So, the correct option is B. For a couple of years.
"A Worn Path" is a short story written by Eudora Welty and based on this story, it took a couple or several years for the Phoenix's grandson to suffer from his injury. The injury that Phoenix's grandson was a consequence of swallowing a chemical powder used as a household cleaner. This led to a burn in his esophagus which hinders him to breathe and eat properly. In this part of the story, Phoenix was very determined to take his grandson to town for his medicines. This continued for a couple of years.
