But--J.

G.has such stubborn ideas.

We couldn't make him believe that anyone would be crazy enough to take up that land and try to make a living farming it.

He--" She looked sidewise at Andy and pursed her lips to Keep from smiling.
"He thinks I lied about it, I suppose," said that young man shrewdly.
"That's what he says.

He pretends that you boys meant to quit, and just thought that up for an excuse.