Final answer:
Seven spends his time at Cottonwoods where he takes care of various responsibilities. He feels obligated to stay there because of his relationship with the girl who loves him.
Step-by-step explanation:
Seven spends the rest of his time at Cottonwoods, where he brings supplies back to Surprise Valley, cultivates the soil, and raises corn and stock. He feels obligated to stay there because he must decide the future of the girl who loves him and whom he loves. However, there is a complication in their relationship as she has a dark past - she was Oldring's Masked Rider. This truth causes hesitation and doubt in Seven's mind.