Why do you suppose I did it, and for over two years have done the same ?--for he has wanted me all that time.

Does not a girl know when a real man wants her?
And Luke Tarboe is a real man.

He knows what he wants, and he goes for it, and little could stop him as he travels.

Why do you suppose I did it ?" Her face flushed, anger lit her eyes.

"Because there was another man; but I've only just discovered he's a sham, with no real love for me.