The Cop and the Anthem

Which excerpt from the story contains an allusion?

The cop and the anthem

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The story alludes to the influx of men and women into New York at the early part of the twentieth century; like Soapy they were looking for their big break but like Soapy they had not managed to find it yet.

A. that was jack frosts calling card, a special sign for him that winter was coming.

B. Three big newspapers, some under his coat and some over his legs, had not kept him warm during the night .

C. He could move from one building to another, and he wanted to be taken care of through the winter. But he liked blackwells island better.

D. But as Soapy put his foot inside the restaurant door, the head waiter saw his broken old shoes and torn clothes that covered his legs.