Read the excerpt from “new land, new life.” “nonsense,” said ruth sternly. “the nearest town is a week away by horseback. with all due respect, mr. thorpe, you’re in homesteading country now. we take care of our own. there isn’t a homesteader within one hundred miles of here who has survived these parts without jumping at the chance for when it’s offered.” based on this dialogue, which word best describes ruth? strict dismissive caring easygoing