As Far as the Statements Made to Her Friends Are

As far as the statements made to her friends are concerned,which of the following is true in regards to Maryann's statement that Candy cannot recover because Candy has not suffered a loss of income?

A) Maryann is correct.
B) Maryann is correct only if she can show that she did not intend to cause Candy loss of income.
C) Maryann is incorrect because her statements constituted slander per se.
D) Maryann is incorrect because general damages will be presumed.
E) Maryann is incorrect but only because Candy cannot establish liable per se.