Nishing to sell her used car, Bess calls Grace and tells her that if she does not hear rom her within twenty$-$four hours, she will assume that Grace wishes to purchase he car for $$5000.$ After the expiration of twenty$-$four hours, which of the following $5$ correct regarding the status of the proposed book sale?

Grace can avoid the legal recognition of a contract, but only if she can prove beyond reasonable doubt that she did not hear about the offer before the stated expiration time.

There is no contract because silence, as a general rule, cannot be used to form a contract.

Grace can avoid the legal recognition of a contract, but only if she can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that she did not hear about the offer before the stated expiration time.

There is no contract because the offer was not made in writing.

There is no contract because the offer was not made in person.