When the land speculator asks for an extension of his time to pay, what is Tom's answer?

A. "You have made so much money out of me,"

B. "Charity begins at home,"...."I must take care of myself in these hard times."

C. "Let us get hold of the property," said he, consolingly to himself, "and we will endeavour to do without the woman."

D. "My family will be ruined and brought upon the parish,"