She longed for love
But he doubted her

Junia didn't answer Karl Kemble. How could she explain her woman's point of view to this man?

She was pursuing Colin, she supposed, but six months apart was a long time. Oh, there had been letters but never once had Colin asked her to come, or suggested coming to her.

Now, in spite of Karl's disapproval, she was here in Far-off, the site of his mining project Colin would certainly be surprised to see her, but would he be glad?