Question

the open window short story by h. h. munro (saki)
\my aunt will be down presently, mr. nuttel,\ said a very self - possessed young lady of fifteen; \in the meantime you must try and put up with me.\

1. if framton nuttel endeavoured to say the correct something which should duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt that was to come. privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping the nerve cure which he was supposed to be undergoing.
2. \i know how it will be!\ his sister had said when he was preparing to migrate to this rural retreat; \you will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping...\

the underlined figurative language in this sentence conveys the idea that —
a the rural area mr. nuttel is visiting is sparsely populated
b mr. nuttel is likely to get sick during his stay in the country
c mr. nuttels sister believes he will become discouraged and sad
d the people mr. nuttels sister knows to treat him

Explanation:

The phrase "you will bury yourself down there" is figurative language. It implies that Mr. Nuttel will become isolated or cut - off from social interaction. His sister says he should not speak to a living soul and his nerves will be worse. This shows that she believes he will become withdrawn (cooped up).

Answer:

C. Mr. Nuttel's sister believes he will become cooped up.