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

<passage>:
"Well, I mean, it's not only about Wanda," said Harry. "You see, my Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "Ah.... Quite so." "Well, about Wanda. I really shouldn't mention this. But Father, if we tell us it's gonna be another postponement." "Iffen he does, I'm jest a-gonna stand up an' yell right out that I gonna talk so loud." "I hope he does I jest hope he does. He's th' one that's a-keepin' us all from our Reward, an' I jest hope he does heyar me, so he'll know I'm a-gittin' mighty tyird uv waitin'." "You tell 'im!" someone said from two rows behind him. "I never thought of that," said the third mate disconsolately. "Men," he said. And then, more loudly, "Men!" "Well, I'll be damned," Joanne Marie's husband said loudly. sores. For which the three wise Vergios were passing grateful. And within the last week, they were dead of infection. But three were foolish and hid their sores and these three did live." " Calex i pundendem hoy , my children. 'Secrecy makes for a long life,' as it says in the ." Nestir tugged behind him at his cloak. "I want you all to remember that little story. I want you all to take it away from here with you and think about it, tonight, in the privacy He had intended, after the ceremony, to go about his duty as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened but after it was done with, the vast sailing.' "Yes, he said, 'I am weary of sailing.' "Now, don't you think I don't know that. Every one of you—every indignity of it came home to him even more poignantly than he had imagined it would. blessed one of you—is weary of sailing. I know that as well as I know my own name, yes. was merely to stare fixedly at the ceiling. It is entirely possible that he would have lain there until Doomsday thing—ah, what a good thing, that is—ah, how nice it would be to have the Casting Off at home, among friends.'" over to behold it. I never will forget the Festival at which my father was accepted. He.... "Well, the point I want to make is this: I just wanted to tell you Festival, so you can look back on it and say, uh, uh—this day was the real high point of your whole life!" Everyone but Joanne Marie's husband cheered. He sat glumly muttering to forced to flee from the city of Xan because the eldest son of the family had become involved in a conspiracy against the illustrious King Fod. As the Soong family was traveling...." "I don't like 'em anyway," said Wanda. "You'll spoil the flavor, shaking it that way," the third mate The first mate nodded sagely. he died as miserable a death as anyone could desire." "Yes," said the second mate's wife. "I remember that. I read about it Upon hearing the word duty, the captain brightened. "That," he said to Nestir, "my dear Father, is the cardinal point of the whole game, y'know." He scratched the back of his left hand. "Duty. And I must say, I think you're being quite short-sighted about the Casting Off date. After all, it's not only a question of how we go, but also a question of leaving only after having done our duty. And that's equally important." following the captain's outburst. "You don't need to worry about your ever tell you about my wife? She strangled our second baby." "He was a very annoying child," his wife said. "He probably wouldn't have lived, anyway," the third mate said. "Puny baby." The first mate nodded. instinct of the mother to release her child from its duty, then...." "Oh, not at all," the third mate's wife said. "I did it to make him The third mate turned triumphantly to the first mate. "There, I told The first mate shrugged. "I never do say nothin' right," he said. "I duty log that's better un even th' captain's. An' hit's Martha an' me that gotta wait an' help th' next crew. Lord above knows how long time hit'll be afore we uns'll got ta have a Festival." "Oh, really, now. Now. Duty, duty," the captain reprimanded him mildly. "Duty! Duty! Duty! You all ur in a conspiracy. You all want me ta die uv old age." "Nonsense," said the steward. "We don't want anything of the sort. After all, someone has to orient the new crew." The first mate slammed his napkin in the middle of his food and stalked "She's so young...." "It's an idea," the second mate said. "Otherwise, we'll be short one "Now, Martha. I place duty above pleasure. You're just angry, y'know, because you have to stay with your husband." "All right, so I am. But it's true. And if Carstar hadn't been killed, there would have been two short." She shot a wicked glance at Nestir. "Listen," the third mate said, "the second's right. If you don't sign "You really shouldn't have told them about little Glenn tonight." "Pish-tush." "No, Harry. I mean it. Helen looked at me strangely all through dinner. She has three children, you know." "But she does have three children." He kicked the man several times in the ribs until he came to consciousness. "Can't sleep here, my man," Harry explained. "Awww. Go way an' le' me 'lone, huh?" Harry assisted him to the crew's corridor where he sank to the floor and relapsed once more into a profound slumber. When he entered it, the second mate was yawning. The second mate took out a cigarette and lit it. "Can't blow the ship of your cabins. out about it, though. He'll figure the man was neglecting his duty." He blew a smoke ring. "Might even bar him from the Festival." "Yeah," said Harry, "the captain's funny that way." up, you know. Look like hell on the record. Hope the captain don't find nor would he consent "Say. Harry. Do you suppose your wife would...?" Harry crossed to the second mate and put a hand on his shoulder. "Sorry, old fellow. She's got it in her head to take Nestir." He shrugged. "I don't exactly approve, of course, but ... I'm sure if he doesn't want her, she'd be glad to hear your offer." to Nestir's suggestion that he carry a nosegay of hydroponic flowers. "If you'll excuse me, Father, I really should return to duty," said the crewman. "Quite all right, my son. Close the door after you." "I must say, fellow, your sense of duty is commendable." "Quite all right, my son. That's what I'm here for. Come in as often as you like." properly launched on his account, when Harry, the third mate, knocked "It's about Wanda, Father," said the third mate. The young girl."

<question>:
What is the first mate trying to express when he says "You all want me ta die uv old age"?

<options>:
A He's grumbling because he hates his job and knows he doesn't want to do it forever
B Only the most important members of the society die of old age and he does not want that responsibility
C If he dies of old age, that means he will not be rewarded when he passes
D If he dies of old age, that means he'll be around without a lot of his friends, and he doesn't want that

<answer>:

C