Read this excerpt from paragraphs 4 and 7 of “Sixteen” by Maureen Daly and answer the question. The night was breathlessly quiet and the stars winked down like a million flirting eyes. It was all so lovely. I don't know where the snow came from for there were stars out. Or maybe the stars were in my eyes and I just kept seeing them every time I looked up into the darkness. In these excerpts, what tone does the author's choice of words best suggest? A. sincere reflection B. romantic optimism C. solemn wonder D. amusing whimsy