D. Given.
My father has given his time, effort, and money to the relief effort.
Answer:
A. But do not be surprised if it is not.
Explanation:
The author in the sentence quoted is saying that if women cannot afford the time to put their ideas to paper, then at least the ideas expressed in their conversation should improve.
I don't think it is a question of work and play. It's sort of a silly phrase, but I realize you are stuck with it.
I think A is your best answer, and I cannot think of any kind of alternative from the other 3 that are satisfactory. The problem is that there is compensation for having little time but being able to think: the time spent contemplating will show up in conversation.
