Gerard turned around and waited for the out of breath strange woman to catch up with him . " Okay ! Thanks ! " she said dropping her bags on the sidewalk . Gerard tucked his hands in his pockets , and stared the woman down , she did n't seem to want to continue .
Why is the woman out of breath ?
A. She was running to catch up .
B. She was carrying shopping bags .
C. She was carrying luggage .
D. None of the above choices .


A