He said to Raina, I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year.

• A. He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.
• B. He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
• C. He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
• D. He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.