Choose the closest paraphrased v

Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

Her [Laura's] father was very fond of Hughie, but would not hear of any engagement.（ ）

...but the old man would not allow her to be engaged to Hughie.

...but Hughie wouldn't make a proposal to Laura.

...but it was impossible for them to get married.

...but Laura was not ready for marriage.

句子释义：她[劳拉]的父亲非常喜欢休吉，但他不愿听到任何订婚的消息。即“他父亲喜欢这个男孩子，但是不希望他们订婚”。

A选项”但是老人不允许她和赫吉订婚“符合题意。