Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

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it can be hired, of course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something much the same can be said of the gunman, too.... GUN FOR HIRE By MACK against man's corroding efforts. It was while he was flying with Brett-James on the second day that the shotgun barrel, now resting on the car's window ledge. Temple-Tracy guy, I gotta go on the run, don't I?" "I see." Brett-James cleared his "Who's it?" he growled. getaway. After I give it to this Howard Joe Prantera said impatiently, "The caved inward upon Joseph Marie didn't, huh? What happens after I and wait for the cops to put the arm on me?" Brett-James grimaced in amusement. "Mr. Prantera, this will probably he hadn't completely pulled the trigger. That at least meant that whatever the rap was it wouldn't be too Brett-James cleared his throat. "Mr. Prantera, there are no banks." "No banks! You gotta have banks!" Brett-James said reasonably, "We things you guys say don't stick together so good. Now, first place, where's this guy Temple-Tracy you want knocked off?" Reston-Farrell and Brett-James were both present. The three of them sat in the living room of the latter's Reston-Farrell. If I am not mistaken, reasonably. "You gotta have a finger." Brett-James said, "Why not just go to Temple-Tracy's apartment and, ah, dispose of him?" "Jest walk in, eh? You think I'm stupid? How do I know how many witnesses hangin' around? How do I know if the guy's carryin' heat?" gives it to me instead." Dr. Reston-Farrell said, "Howard Temple-Tracy lives alone. He customarily receives visitors every afternoon, largely potential followers. He door had opened for Reston-Farrell. is attempting to recruit members to an organization he is forming. It enter his establishment and dispose of him. I assure you, he does not possess weapons." Reston-Farrell said, "I am afraid, Mr. Salviati-Prantera, that these are building? Where's my get car parked? Where do I hide out? Where do I dump the heat?" "Dump the heat?" "Get rid of the gun. You want I should get caught with the gun on I imagine," Reston-Farrell told him, "but, you see, we no longer punish "The motivation for crime has been removed, Mr. Prantera," Reston-Farrell against another is obviously in need of medical care. And, consequently, receives it." "You mean, like, if I steal a car or Reston-Farrell had approached the door by which he had entered and it "Why would anybody wish to steal a car?" Reston-Farrell said easily. institution. Citizen Howard Temple-Tracy is the last man you will ever kill, Mr. Prantera." Reston-Farrell, the one Joe had already "Yes," Brett-James said evenly. Joe said coldly, "And what happens to you guys? How do you know I won't rat on you?" Brett-James said gently, "The moment after you have accomplished "Now I'm beginning to wonder The doctor said, "We explained the other day, Mr. Prantera. Citizen Howard Temple-Tracy is a dangerous, atavistic, evil genius. We are afraid for our institutions if his plans Reston-Farrell said, "Of course," Warren Brett-James said soothingly, "Prepare yourself for somewhat of a shock, Mr. Prantera. You are no Temple-Tracy is aware of this and finds his recruits among the young." "O.K., so this guy is dangerous. You want him knocked off before he screws everything up. But the way patsy. Not me." "I am afraid you have no alternative," Brett-James said gently. "Without us, what will you do? Mr. Prantera, are you guys talking about?" Warren Brett-James said softly, "Mr. Prantera, you are no longer in Reston-Farrell said, "I am afraid we Dr. Reston-Farrell controlled the car. Joe Prantera sat in the seat next to him and Warren Brett-James sat had been solved. The others were nervous, obviously "Not exactly," Brett-James said, frowning. Reston-Farrell said, "Suffice to say, out. He knew it wouldn't have taken much for them to cancel the you guys better let me in on what's Warren Brett-James said, "Quite sure. He is a student of history." "And he won't think it's funny I Joe Prantera came abruptly to his feet. "I'm gettin' outta here." For the second time, Reston-Farrell to their speed in this era—whooshed him to the penthouse duplex occupied by Citizen Howard Temple-Tracy. There were two persons in the reception Big Louis." "Yes," Brett-James said, his voice soft. "They are all dead, Mr. Prantera. Their children are all dead, and their grandchildren." The two men of the future said something. Joe said, "Joseph Salviati-Prantera to interview Citizen Howard Temple-Tracy." The other's shaggy eyebrows rose. "Indeed," he said. "In Amer-English?" are, a professional assassin." "Hey, wait a minute, now." Reston-Farrell went on, ignoring in the room. Joe Prantera ignored it and remained standing. Citizen Temple-Tracy said, "What to dispose of a contemporary named can I do for you?" this here is?" Temple-Tracy stared at the weapon. "It's a handgun, circa, I would Brett-James said, "Mr. Prantera, there are no professional assassins in this age, nor have there been for over knows the ropes these days." say, about 1925 Old Calendar. What a century and a half." in some gutter with a lotta holes in you. What I'm doin', I'm askin' for a job. You need a good man knows how story, though. First off, I better tell you you got some bad enemies, Chief. Two guys special, named Brett-James and Doc Reston-Farrell. I think one of the first jobs I'm gunna hafta do again." Brett-James said, "Let me do it, Lawrence." He turned his eyes to Joe. "Yes, like that," Brett-James the reasons for international wanta know is what's all this about me to knock this guy off?" Reston-Farrell bent forward and thumped his right index finger twice "You know, that is one aspect we had not considered." Brett-James said to Joe Prantera, "Had we not, ah, taken you at the time we did, do you realize what Brett-James was shaking his head. "No. You see, by coincidence, a police squad car was coming down the to doubt their word. Reston-Farrell said, "As to reward, Mr. Prantera, we have already told "Waita minute, now. You figure on gettin' me candled by some head shrinker, eh? No thanks, Buster. I'm going back to my own—" Brett-James was shaking his head again. "I am afraid there is no return, He spent the first three days of his life in the year 2133 getting the feel of things. Brett-James and Reston-Farrell involved, the better. He stayed in the apartment of Reston-Farrell. Joe had been right, Reston-Farrell was a medical doctor. Brett-James evidently had something to do with the process that had enabled

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Why do Reston-Farrell and Brett-James want Howard Temple-Tracy dead?

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A Howard Temple-Tracy is an evil genius recruiting people to his cult.
B Howard Temple-Tracy is a terrorist bent on destroying North America.
C Howard Temple-Tracy is an evil genius trying to take over the world.
D Howard Temple-Tracy is a hitman trying to kill Reston-Farrell and Brett-James. They are just defending themselves.

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A