In a prosecution of Dale for murdering Vera, Dale testified that the killing had occurred in self defense when Vera tried to shoot him. In rebuttal, the prosecution seeks to call Walter, Vera's father, to testify that the day before the killing, Vera told Walter that she loved Dale so much she could never hurt him. Walter's testimony is 
admissible within the hearsay exception for statements of the declarant's then existing state of mind. admissible, because Vera is unavailable as a witness.  inadmissible as hearsay not within any exception. inadmissible, because Vera's character is not an issue. 
Question: In a prosecution of Dale for murdering Vera, Dale testified that the killing had occurred in self defense when Vera tried to shoot him. In rebuttal, the prosecution seeks to call Walter, Vera's father, to testify that the day before the killing, Vera told Walter that she loved Dale so much she could never hurt him. Walter's testimony is 
A. admissible within the hearsay exception for statements of the declarant's then existing state of mind.
B. admissible, because Vera is unavailable as a witness. 
C. inadmissible as hearsay not within any exception.
D. inadmissible, because Vera's character is not an issue. 
Answer: