Gallant mailed an acceptance of an offer to enter into a contract which he received from Goofus. Goofus denied receiving Gallant's acceptance and claimed there was no contract between the parties. In a lawsuit between Gallant and Goofus, the court would most likely hold

A. in favor of Goofus as Gallant's acceptance was never received by Goofus B. in favor of Goofus as acceptances by mail are never permitted C. in favor of Gallant if his acceptance was properly addressed and had appropriate postage D. in favor of neither party due to the absence of a valid offer and acceptance