Digger's love for Miss Ellie had only grown since their initial brief romance in 1930, but Digger's drinking, gambling and undependability eventually made Miss Ellie see that Digger would never change and that he was not the type of man to marry.
Since their romantic encounter in 1930, Digger's feelings for Miss Ellie had only intensified. However, his drinking, gambling, and inconsistent nature eventually made Miss Ellie understand that Digger would never change and was not a suitable husband.