...and its whole staff was out in the cold without so much as a month's salary o tide them over.

...and its whole staff was out in the cold without so much as a month's salary o tide them over.

A...they were left with little money to get them through the difficult period.

B...everyone had to stay in the open since they couldn't afford a place.

C...they suffered in cold winter days without means to make a living.

D...everyone was helpless in such an uncontrollable situation.

正确答案是A