She refers that : She does not trust Mr. Brympton.
That's why the narrator made an effort to keep Mr. Brympton away so he's not to close to her
The answer is ABCB
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Who is the author , i have read many poems called woman by different authors.
You’re outline that you have provided is correct
It is A because it complete the sentence "She has given five short speeches as practice"