It made him mad with restlessness.

She saw this, and wished bitterly that Miriam had been a woman who could take this new life of his, and leave her the roots.

He fought against his mother almost as he fought against Miriam.
It was a week before he went again to Willey Farm.

Miriam had suffered a great deal, and was afraid to see him again.

Was she now to endure the ignominy of his abandoning her?
That would only be superficial and temporary.