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Memoirs of Elleanor Eldridge is an 1838 historical account by Elleanor Eldr dge and Frances Harriet Whipple Green. In the book, the authors caution against inquiring into the private life of the book's subject beyond what is presented in the text, writing, ____
Which quotation from Memoirs of Elleanor Eldridge most effectively illustrates the claim?
"Let us, dear reader, remember the punishment of idle curiosity, as taught in the true and affecting history named'Blue Beard;' and, striving to be content with the facts in the case, seek not to lift the veil, which the sensibility of true love, and feminine delicacy, have alike conspired to draw."
A
"Having thus so comfortably established ourselves, with no evil-minded eaves-dropper to make us afraid, bend now, dear reader, thy most earnest and delicately adjusted ear; for I am going to tell thee a secret."
B
"To give some idea of the high esteem in which the subject of the following narrative is held, and the strong interest her misfortunes have excited, a few, from the great number of recommendations in her possession, are selected."
C
"Blessed are the slumbers of the innocent! They are kindlier than balm, and they refresh and gladden the spirit of childhood, like ministerings from a better world."
D