In "The Land of Laughter," which quote from the beginning of the story creates the most suspense and introduces the story's action?

A. "And, in the summer, they nearly died with the heat up there; and in the winter with the cold."

B. "There!" she said, bobbing her little curls. "What did I tell you. You have much to learn."

C. "Once upon a time there were two dear little boys, and they were all alone in the world."

D. "It is a long, long way from here; and it will take you many days."

D. "It is a long, long way from here; and it will take you many days."