Victor escorted [Edna] out upon the banquette, lifted her parasol, and held it over her while he walked to the
car with her. He entreated her to bear in mind that the disclosures of the afternoon were strictly confidential.
She laughed and bantered him a little, remembering too late that she should have been dignified and
reserved.
Which best explains how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme that is central to the novel?
O The excerpt is about a woman who laughs openly in playful conversation, which could threaten her reputation as a
proper woman.
O The excerpt is about a woman who allows a man to hold a parasol for her, which could threaten her reputation as
a proper woman.
O The excerpt is about a woman who is looked at suspiciously because she is able to gain access to other people's
secrets.
O The excerpt is about a woman who dishonors herself by forgetting the undignified nature of her emotion in
conversation.