Answer:
C: intruding
Explanation:
The word <em>intruding</em> has a similar meaning as <em>snooping</em> used in the excerpt ("snooping around"). To intrude means <em>to interrupt someone or become involved in their private affairs in an annoying and unwanted way, specially with the result that you upset or offend them</em>. And this is the attitude of someone which Mrs Hale would hate to have coming in to her kitchen..
A. Is it pain you feel or is it guilt?
