It's because you're just obstinate.

Besides, she didn't have to come up here; I told her so; I could have got along without her--much better, probably, for she's always finding fault; she came on her own responsibility and so can look out for herself; and if you're so anxious for fear she'll freeze, why, take her.

It won't make any difference about your ditch that I can see, for you say you'll very likely lose it, anyway.

Now you'll have to excuse us; we're going.

Blow out the light, please, and lock the door, our hands are full.