What is the most likely meaning of the following statement? a. pa's carelessness is harmful o others. b. pa has a clever way of getting out of work. c. pa is not quick about getting chores done. d. pa can get others to do whatever he wants.

I believe the answer is C. Pa is not quick about getting chores done.

Since it states "they'd get so tired of waiting that they'd milk themselves."

Thus, he is not quick about doing his chores.

Pa is a controlling person who is careless or ignorant of others

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