What is revealed about Mabel as she listens to Mrs. Holman describe her family's troubles?
A. She typically cares deeply about the problems of others.
B. She is able to redirect her thoughts to listen to others when the occasion demands it.
C. She is so self-involved that she believes her dress is more important than another family's health issues.
D. Her mediocre life has been punctuated by rare moments of happiness while reading or engaging in domestic chores.