The laughter had disappeared from his face and eyes the moment his laughing voice ceased. His eyes were dark, and they were full of the brooding that gets in the eyes of teamsters and of sailors. The calloused hands he rested on the wire fence were cracked, and every crack was a black line. He took off his battered hat. What does this description reveal about the stranger's character?
A. He is kind and only has Elisa's best interests at heart. B. He is a bad man and has evil intentions toward Elisa. C. He is mysterious and has probably led a hard life.
D. He is friendly and wants to be Elisa's friend.