In the time of planting sweet potatoes, “Grandmother Betty,” as she was familiarly called, was sent for in all directions, simpl
y to place the seedling potatoes in the hills; for superstition had it, that if “Grandmamma Betty but touches them at planting, they will be sure to grow and flourish.” This high reputation was full of advantage to her, and to the children around her. Though Tuckahoe had but few of the good things of life, yet of such as it did possess grandmother got a full share, in the way of presents. If good potato crops came after her planting, she was not forgotten by those for whom she planted; and as she was remembered by others, so she remembered the hungry little ones around her. She was ____ . A. bewitched
Option C, rewarded. The grandmother would be rewarded
Explanation:
As per the belief of people, if grandmother touches the plant of young potatoes, then good yield will be there. It is that given in the piece of information that if good potato yield was obtained and that people of her community did not forget her for her magical effect then there are chances that she will be rewarded
