"I'm worn out, Amelia. We're all worn out," Betsy says (91). To whom is she referring? Why are they all worn out? A. Betsy is referring to the women who work in the mill. They are all "worn out" because the company has sped up the machinery and put each worker in charge of more machines.

b. Betsy is referring to the company managers. They are all "worn out" because they have more mill workers to manager.

c. Betsy is referring to the company managers. They are all "worn out" because they have decreased production.

d. Betsy is referring to the women who work in the mill. They are all "worn out" because nearly all of the looms are broken.