And still , Ruta thought , staring out with blind eyes at the silent road , after all the danger " Stephen Seeker " had already gone through for her sake , she was not sure if she was willing to burden him with even more . * * * * * The next morning was rainy and grey water splashed around Stephen Seeker 's boots as he opened Ruta 's garden gate . The white roses near the wall had lost most of their last petals ; the bushes needed to be clipped , and he felt his lips twist in a grimace when he remembered that the woman who would normally have done so with ease was now unable to manage even the small garden tasks that had been her joy .
Why is Ruta grateful to Stephen ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- Stephen has bought her several gardens .
 - Stephen has burdened himself for her .
 - Stephen has bought her a home .
 - None of the above choices .


Stephen has burdened himself for her .