The next morning a message came from Lady Berrick, to say that she would see her nephew after breakfast. Left by myself,

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The next morning a message came from Lady Berrick, to say that she would see her nephew after breakfast. Left by myself, I walked toward the pier, and met with a man who asked me to hire his boat. He had lines and bait, at my service. Most unfortunately, as the event proved, I decided on occupying an hour or two by sea fishing.The wind shifted while we were out, and before we could get back to the harbor, the tide had turned against us. It was six oג€™clock when I arrived at the hotel. A little open carriage was waiting at the door. I found Romayne impatiently expecting me, and no signs of dinner on the table. He informed me that he had accepted an invitation, in which I was included, and promised to explain everything in the carriage.Our driver took the road that led toward the High Town. I subordinated my curiosity to my sense of politeness, and asked for news of his auntג€™s health.In context, the word ג€subordinatedג€ (at the end of the passage) most nearly means:

A. lowered the level of importance.
B. left.
C. ensured it was stifled.
D. made certain to ignore. E. forgot about.