Read this sentence from the section "Gift of 2,090 Trees."

This gift was promptly accepted by Mrs. Taft on behalf of the government, and Dr. Takamine cabled to Japan for the trees, which arrived in this country the following January.

How does the word promptly affect the meaning of the
sentence?

A) It suggests that Mrs. Taft is a responsible and
organized person.

B) It hints that Mrs. Taft was not surprised by Dr.
Takamine's gift

C) It shows that Mrs. Taft has great respect for Dr.
Takamine.

D) It implies that Mrs. Taft was pleased with Dr.
Takamine's gift.