Use the paragraph below to answer the question.

Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipman nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. “Sign your name or mark here,” the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.

Which detail could you exclude from a summary of this paragraph?

A. Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies.

B. Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men.

C. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry.

D. Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.

A. Before arriving, Jacques stopped to pick up food and supplies.