Select the correct answer.
Which sentence provides the best summary of the passage?

A.
A man describes the differences between a New York man's workday, which begins at half past 6, and an Englishman's day, which includes a long luncheon.
B.
A man becomes confused about the behavior of Elijah K. Higgins, and he spends time trying to understand Americans like him.
C.
A man provides a variety of examples of how technology makes things faster and easier, such as elevators, telephones, railways, and steamers.
D.
A man describes a visit from an unexpected guest, which leads into a lengthy commentary on the differences between English and American habits.