12. Which phrase from the poem "When You Are Old" leads the reader to infer that the subject was admired for her beauty by many, but only truly loved by "one man"? A. "a little sadly" B. "old and grey" C. "with love false or true" D. "their shadows deep"

The phrase "with love false or true" suggests that the subject was admired by many suitors who may have professed love, but the emphasis on "false or true" indicates that only one man's love was genuine, making it special amidst the flurry of superficial affection. In contrast, the other options either suggest a sense of melancholy ("a little sadly"), the passage of time ("old and grey"), or a vague allusion to others ("their shadows deep"), which do not convey the same depth of true love and admiration.