I believe it is D, The house (was painted) that summer. Hope this helped!
She sounds lonely because the line you showed me sounded sad and she wants someone there.
Do all/ some your clothes need ironing?
Answer: Simply because he believes that someone has to fight for Tom, and no one else would do it.
Explanation:
Atticus was not only defending Tom Robinson in the case, but also against all the racist people who believed he was guilty just because he had coloured skin. Atticus was trying to show her daughter that some causes, though lost, should be defended.