Which sentence from the text BEST demonstrates that Sophie's father is proud of her commitment and courage?
A.
"Scoot along now, Sophie," Mama said to me as I dawdled over my soup, "or Daddy will have completed all your chores for you."
B.
Together, silently, we secured the barn, until the only thing left to do was to drive the horses out.
C.
For the first time in two weeks Daddy broke into a small smile.
D.
The thought of falling reinforced my fear of an impending disaster; however, she kept her footing, and I saw her ears prick up as she heard the other horses whinnying, indicating our close proximity to the pasture.