JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 19

When Mr. Jaggers told Joe Gargery to 'bear in mind, that Brag is a good dog, but Holdfast is a better', what he meant was that

1. A.Holdfast was a better dog when compared to Brag
2. B.it was better to hold fast to one's beliefs than to brag about them
3. C.a faithful, steadfast dog was better than a dog that gives one cause to brag of its beauty
4. D.Joe Gargery should keep his mouth shut.