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Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the ANSWER SHEET.

"Alan," said Hughie seriously, "you painters are a heartless lot."（ ）

A.
...painters have no feelings.
B.
...painters are never moved.
C.
...painters never become emotional.
D.
...painters are cruel.