The following is from a 19th-century novel. Mr. Pemberton remarked, not for the first time that evening, that his nephew's prospects in the law were exceedingly bright, that the boy had a head for figures, and that no expense had been spared in his education. The nephew, who had been silent throughout dinner, set down his fork and asked whether the family carriage might be available the following morning to convey him to the train station.
Which inference is most strongly supported by the passage about the nephew?
- A
The nephew has decided to study figures more intensively
- B
The nephew shares his uncle's enthusiasm for his legal prospects
- Ccheck_circle
The nephew's intentions may not align with the future his uncle has been describing
- D
The nephew is asking about the carriage on behalf of his uncle
Explanation
Silence during the boasting plus a sudden request for the train station hints at departure misaligned with the uncle's plans, supporting B. A contradicts the silence; C and D have no support.