Read the following excerpt from "Salvation":

God had not struck Westley dead for taking his name in vain or for lying in the temple. So I decided that maybe to save further trouble, l$\text{'}$d better lie, too, and say that Jesus had come, and get up and be saved.

What is Hughes's tone toward being saved?

A$.$ Enraged

B$.$ Resigned

C$.$ Excited

D$.$ Bored