He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."

A

He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.

B

He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.

C

He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.

D

He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.