Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.
...my dear Alan, you mustn’t tell anyone. I shouldn’t dare to show my face if people knew.( )
A.正确答案DI am afraid to meet anyone if the fact was known.
B.I should be brave enough to face up to people’s blame.
C.I am unwilling to show up in front of so many unfamiliar people.
D.I could not imagine what would happen to me if people recognized me.