BRAINLIEST!! +30 pts

They tried to make a story out of every theme that occurred to them and to get returns on every situation that suggested itself. They got returns, of a kind. But their work, when one looks back on it, now that the novelty upon which they counted so much is gone, is journalistic and thin.


What is the connotative meaning of the phrase “get returns on every situation” as it is used in the excerpt?

A. It means "to become a novelty."

B. It suggests getting the piece published.

C. It suggests something that is long lasting.

D. It implies an expectation of success or money.