If the line $y = 4 + kx$,$k > 0$,is the tangent to the parabola $y = x - x^{2}$ at the point $P$ and $V$ is the vertex of the parabola,then the slope of the line through $P$ and $V$ is

  • A
    $\frac{3}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{26}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{23}{6}$

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