"I only came to-day to express my gratitude to you for having read my book so attentively, and to pay homage to one of the glories of Italy." Orlando was not listening, but remained for a moment absorbed in thought, with his eyes still resting upon Rome.

And overcome, despite himself, by secret disquietude, he resumed in a low voice as though making an involuntary confession: "We have gone too fast, no doubt.

There were expenses of undeniable utility--the roads, ports, and railways.

And it was necessary to arm the country also; I did not at first disapprove of the heavy military burden.

But since then how crushing has been the war budget--a war which has never come, and the long wait for which has ruined us.