Her [Laura's] father was very fond of Hughie, but would not hear of any engagement.

Her [Laura's] father was very fond of Hughie, but would not hear of any engagement.

A....did not agree to marry his daughter to Hughie.

B....refused to listen to Hughie speaking about any engagement.

C....couldn't follow what Hughie was saying, for he was hard of hearing.

D....would turn a deaf ear when Hughie asked for his permission to marry his daughter.

正确答案是A