Read the passage from Chapter 13 which begins “I never understood” and ends “her mother did the same.”

In the fourth paragraph, “Sinkfield’s maneuver” most likely refers to

A. the design of the town’s buildings and streets

B. getting the surveyors to designate his tavern as the country center

C. operating a tavern and selling ammunition

D. supporting the governor’s choice for the country seat

E. sending shinny to bribe the governor and influence his decision