Read this sentence from paragraph 6. . . . when it appeared that the Mr. Martin . . . was a single man . . . she did suspect danger to her poor little friend from all this hospitality and kindness, and that, if she were not taken care of, she might be required to sink herself forever.

What does the author mean by the underlined phrase?

A
Emma might be miserably disappointed in her friend.
B
Harriet might be forced into working for the Martins as a cook.
C
Harriet's position in society might be compromised.
D
Emma's reputation might be damaged by her friend's actions.