Which statement best evaluates the reasoning in this excerpt from "Argument"? If you argue for reputation, this makes your victory the easier; he is certainly, in all respects, an object of your pity rather than of your anger; and if he cannot comprehend your reasoning, you ought to thank nature for having given you so much the clearer understanding.

A. The reasoning is sound; the author's argument is logical.
B. The reasoning is not sound; the author uses an either-or argument.
C. The reasoning is not sound; the author relies on overgeneralization.
D. The reasoning is sound; the author uses facts.