Sarah stared out the window and felt apprehension streak through her body when she heard a soft moan and a little cough from beneath the cabin floor. “I wish Granny would hurry up,” said Sarah with a start. Then she realized that she didn’t want to cause any alarm, so she added, “She’s bringing supplies from town and should be here very soon.” Granny should have been home from town by now and Sarah was worried because slave catchers were in the area.

According to the excerpt, what can readers infer?

A.
Sarah is scared because she is home alone.

B.
Sarah and Granny are hiding a runaway in their cabin.

C.
Sarah is worried that slave catchers have taken Granny.

D.
Sarah needs the supplies that Granny is bringing from town.