Which of the following options best completes the sentence in line 4?

Directions: This passage contains errors and omissions. Choose the correct option from the list given below to correct the corresponding error and complete the passage.

1. “Well, John! did you deliver the note I gave you for Mr. Smith?” inquired a gentleman.

2. His rustic servant John said, Yes, sir.

3. “He delivered the note but I wonder who will read it”, replied the servant.

4. The gentleman told the servant that ________