Why is Isabel punished by Madam Lockton?
a) For taking too long at the watering hole.
b) For trying to protect Ruth.
c) For giggling at the harbor.
d) For talking to Curzon.

b) For trying to protect Ruth.

Explanation:

Isabel is trying to protect Ruth and she is asking for help to find her. Unfortunately, no one is helping her in finding her sister.

She is being punished instead of helping her because she disrespected Madam. She is being dragged on the streets behind a horse cart.

When Isabel finds out the truth about Ruth she is trying to confront the Madam, but she is being labeled as an insolent girl.

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explanation:

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