51. The third sentence in the selection (lines 2─4) implies all of the following EXCEPT
(A) Despite her father, Catherine was destined for heroic exploits.
(B) Richard, at the time this passage was written, was a pedestrian name.
(C) Catherine is an unlikely heroine.
(D) Good looks are important in the society being described.
(E) Clergymen were held in high respect.