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In Sense and Sensibility, after Sir John Middleton lets it slip that Elinor and Edward have some affectionate feelings for each other,

AEdward denies Sir John's claim adamantly
BLucy corners Elinor and tells her of her secret engagement to Edward.
CElinor bursts into tears and runs out of the room.
DLucy tells everyone at the party about her secret engagement to Edward



Verified Answer :

B she corners her and reveals her engagement

Answer:

B. Lucy corners Elinor and tells her of her secret engagement to Edward.

Explanation:

Lucy is just used as a tool to show Elinor's tolerance and the fact that Edward is very immature. Lucy is actually the whom Edward has been engaged to. The engagement lasted for about four years, but Edward breaks it off after their engagement is discovered.