单项选择题

听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17题。
 

听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17题。
M: Hi, mom.
W: There you are. I’m getting worried. It’s so late.
M: Yes. I ran into Linda and we went to a pub. She told me a funny thing.
W: Oh What was that
M: Well, she was driving home after work, and she suddenly saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road.
W: Really
M: Yes, Linda was so shocked that she stopped suddenly and the car behind crashed into hers.
W: Was she hurt
M: No.
W: And what was the old lady doing
M: I am just coming to that. So Linda got out of her car and saw the old lady pick up something and walk away.
W: Lucky indeed. Linda didn’t run her over.
M: Then a policeman came. But he didn’t believe what Linda said.
W: Well ...
M: Luckily there was a witness, a man waiting for a bus. He saw it all. Guess what the old lady was doing
W: I haven’t the slightest idea.
M: She was looking for her gold tooth.
W: A gold tooth
M: Yes, it fell out as she was crossing the road. The witness heard her saying, "Oh, my gold tooth.

What was the old lady doing in the middle of the road()

A. Seeking passers-by’s help.
B. Trying to stand up.
C. Looking for something.
D. Calling the police.