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The following text is from Frederick Marryat's 1847 novel The Children of the New Forest."The old forester lay awake the whole of this night, reflecting how he should act relative to the children; he felt the great responsibility that he had incurred, and was alarmed when he considered what might be the consequences if his days were shortened. What would become of them -- living in so sequestered a spot that few knew even of its existence -- totally shut out from the world, and left to their own resources?"Based on the text, what is true about the other children?A. They are isolated from people other than the old forester.B. They are completely unable to take care of themselves C. The old forester is resentful of having to take care of themD. They attempt to help the old forester with his responsibilities.

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