A suffix ment of nouns, often concrete, denoting an action or resulting state ( abridgment; refreshment), a product ( fragment), or means ( ornament)
Suffix -tion. (non-productive) Used to form nouns meaning "the action of (a verb)" or "the result of (a verb)". Words ending in this suffix are almost always derived from a similar Latin word; a few (eg gumption) are not derived from Latin and are unrelated to any verb.
Answer:
d) Mercedes is the only one at home, and she is too busy with her embroidery in Madam Hailer's room to come near you
Explanation:
a) “You are going to build a large house, Mr. Darrell?” said Victoriano, turning his horse so as to ride beside Clarence; “judging by the amount of lumber being hauled.”
b) “I understand, and I think my father will be willing to sell the land. He is at home now. Let us go up to see him.”
c) They have too much sense not to know that you would not be working in white kid gloves.
d) Mercedes is the only one at home, and she is too busy with her embroidery in Madam Hailer's room to come near you
Since Mercedes is depicted as being at home alone before having a love encounter, it is clear that the author has resorted to narration to communicate this information.
<span>for future students, the answer is C MAKES THE AUTHORS CLAIM STRONGER</span>