This illustrates a strict adherence to social rules. "(...)that was the way in which you wasted your time and money".
Option A doesen't have anything to do with manners.
Option C is formed by "being a gentleman". Depending the social context and it's rules, you could easily be a "gentleman" and be baptised. This is not the case.
Option D: In this excerpt there isn't a value of education over religion.
