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Read the following excerpt from paragraph 8 of the passage.

When the train started Tom Little punched his ticket, grinned and, although he knew George well and knew on what adventure he was just setting out, made no comment. Tom had seen a thousand George Willards go out of their towns to the city. It was a commonplace enough incident with him.

How does this excerpt develop a theme about new journeys?

A.
It implies that it is common for people to leave towns like Winesburg to explore new journeys.
B.
It implies that Tom Little is jealous of George's journey and wants to make his own way to the city.
C.
It implies that most people never journey out of Winesburg to explore life beyond its borders.
D.
It implies that people are foolish to set out on new journeys when they could be happy at home.