For one, it's best to remain honest even when no ones looking. Secondly, i'm sure the author of what ever it is would like to receive credit for the work they've done. It's just morally & ethically wrong to accept credit for something that's not original work.
Answer: C.
Explanation:
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Since I believe Emily Dickinson wasn't really religious, I would say that she writes that the church steeples "swam in Amethyst" to show that the church steeples represent wealth. Amethyst is green, just like money, so maybe she wanted to portray wealth in this way.