In "The Piece of String," people do not believe the old man when he denies taking the wallet. Which statement best explains how this event develops the plot?

A) It is part of the rising action of the story, which builds the reader's suspense about how Master Hauchecorne will prove his innocence.

B) It is the climax of the story, as this is the point in the story where Master Hauchecorne undergoes a dramatic change in his personality.

C) It serves as the falling action of the story, which resolves the tension about whether Master Hauchecorne will use the string.

D) It resolves the main conflict of the story by demonstrating that Master Hauchecorne is an untrustworthy character who has concealed the theft.