Your teacher will review your responses to ensure you receive proper credit for your answers. In "Why, You Reckon?" the narrator and the other man do not hold Edward for ransom. What was their reason? Is their motivation for not holding Edward for ransom internal or external?
In the story "Why, You Reckon?", the reason why the narrator and the other man do not hold Edward for ransom is because they realize that he is not a wealthy boy. They come to this realization after observing his worn-out clothing and his lack of possessions.
This motivation for not holding Edward for ransom can be considered internal, as it stems from the characters' personal understanding and empathy. It is their own realization of Edward's economic situation that drives their decision.