What does the excerpt from Anton Chekhov's The Proposal indicate about the Lomov and Chubukov families? LOMOV: I shall try to be brief. You must know, honoured Natalya Stepanovna, that I have long, since my childhood, in fact, had the privilege of knowing your family. My late aunt and her husband, from whom, as you know, I inherited my land, always had the greatest respect for your father and your late mother. The Lomovs and the Chubukovs have always had the most friendly, and I might almost say the most affectionate, regard for each other. And, as you know, my land is a near neighbour of yours. You will remember that my Oxen Meadows touch your birchwoods. A. They are among the richest families in their area. B. They used to share a positive relationship with each other. C. They have always been jealous of each other's estate. D. They maintain a healthy bond for strictly business reasons.