Millie Tucked her long hair up into her brother’s cap. As long as no one looked closely, she would get away with her disguise. Father nervously handed her a few coins. “Don’t speak to anyone” he warned her. “Just go straight to the wharf, pick up the shipment, and come right back to the shop.” Millie knew she should be afraid. No decent lady would be seen at a wharf and in pants! But she couldn’t help feeling excited about her mission.

Which statement describes the most likely historical and cultural context of this passage?

A. A wealthy girl living in Canada in the 21st century
B. A middle-class girl living in England during 1700s
C. An American girl living in the west during the 1800s
D. A European girl living in India in the 21st century