Read the following excerpt from a narrative about a dishwasher’s first day working in a professional kitchen: Alfred stood at the dishwasher, the steam blasting his hair and leaving it lank and plastered to his neck. He needed this job. He would do anything to keep it. He was an experienced dishwasher. He knew he’d be able to impress his boss, if she’d just give him the chance. When she’d asked him to stay an extra couple hours, Alfred hadn’t had to think about it. He’d just said, “.” If the author of the narrative wanted to keep developing the main character, which line of dialogue would BEST finish the scene? Why? A. “Excuse me, Mrs. Wilkes”; it shows that Alfred is polite.

B. “Until 2 AM?”; it provides a detail about how late Alfred will have to stay at work.

C. “I’ll stay as late as you need me to, Mrs. Wilkes”; it gives Alfred a chance to declare his commitment to the job.

D. “Is this the button you press to restart the dishwasher?”; it provides an important detail about the work of being a dishwasher.