Read this excerpt from the end of "The Land of Laughter."
And sometimes they thought of the Land of Riches, and said, "Ahl well"; and sometimes of the Land of Power, and sighed a little; and sometimes of the Land of Sacrifice and their eyes were wistful. But they soon. forgot, and laughed again.
Which statement best describes why this excerpt is important?
A. It shows that the boys were disappointed being in the Land of Laughter.
B. It shows that the boys appreciate the choices that they made.
C. It repeats the key points of the story's plot for the reader.
D. It repeats the lesson that the author wanted the reader to learn.