I'm an old woman, but I tried to be strong as Mr. Flint asked me questions about Linda.
Rewrite the sentence to convey a tone of fear or sorrow.
a) As Mr. Flint interrogated me about Linda, I struggled to maintain composure despite my trembling heart as an elderly woman.
b) Despite my advanced age, I attempted to remain stoic as Mr. Flint probed me about Linda, though my heart quivered with dread.
c) Mr. Flint's inquiries about Linda caused me to falter, my frail frame trembling with fear despite my years.
d) I endeavored to appear composed under Mr. Flint's questioning about Linda, though my aged heart quaked with sorrow.