"Her father was a clergyman who was neither neglected nor poor, and he had never been handsome. He made a good living, and he was not in the least addicted to locking up his daughters. Her mother was a woman of useful plain sense, with a good temper, and, what is more remarkable, with a good constitution. She had three sons before Catherine was born, and instead of dying in bringing Catherine into the world, as anybody might expect, she still lived on to have six more children, to see them growing up around her, and to enjoy excellent health herself.

What does this paragraph demonstrate about Catherine's father?
A) He makes sure his daughters are safe
B) He gives his daughters money
C) He is more focused on his work than on his family
D) He lets his daughters be independent