But if you'll come back the man you are now, I'll wait as long as you like." "I'll try," said Charnock simply.

"I'm not going to protest, but you deserve a much better husband than you've got.

If I can't come back better fit to live with you, I won't come back at all." "I wouldn't like that," Sadie answered, smiling uncertainly.

"But I guess I know what you mean.

I'll wait, dear, because I know you are going to make good." Then, feeling that she had said enough, she began to make plans.
Something might be saved from the ruined crop and she had better keep a heavy team, but Charnock could have the other horses if they were required.