Declining book sales meant they could not afford to keep it open--Fiery was losing her job. Laura's book would not get the attention it deserved or would need to sell well. For a brief period, it seemed that Laura and Rose's efforts had failed. However, Fiery believed in Laura's book; while no one knows for certain, it was probably through Fiery that the manuscript landed on the desk of Virginia Kirkus at the publishing house Harper and Brothers.

Which statement about Marion Fiery is correct?
A-Fiery persuaded her publisher that her own life story should be written as a children's book.

B-Fiery became nervous when she heard the news about the stock market crash.

C-Fiery explained to Laura that she needed to take all of her daughter's suggestions.

D-Fiery most likely gave Laura's manuscript to Harper and Brothers.