And all the women, married and single, resent his not surrendering." "I never suspected you of cynicism." "Yes," continued Craig, in an instantly and radically changed tone, "the people like a married man, a man with children.

It looks respectable, settled.

It makes 'em feel he's got a stake in the country--a home and property to defend.

Yes, I want a wife." "I don't see why you've neglected it so long." "Too busy." "And too--ambitious," suggested Arkwright.
"What do you mean ?" demanded Josh, bristling.
"You thought you'd wait to marry until you were nearer your final place in the world.

Being cut out for a king, you know--why, you thought you'd like a queen--one of those fine, delicate ladies you'd read about." Craig's laugh might have been confession, it might have been mere amusement.