I, who consider the appropriation of the goods of the world by a privileged minority as an iniquitous robbery, cannot enjoy knowingly the comforts that belong by natural right to another unhappy being.

I can only enjoy them sharing them with her." Esteban had risen to his feet with a gesture of despair.
"Are you mad, Gabriel?
Do you wish to leave me?
And you say it so calmly?
Your presence here is the only joy of my life after so many misfortunes.

I am accustomed to see you.

I must care for you, you are my whole family; before I had no interest, I lived without hope.

Now I have one, to see you strong and well, and can you say so carelessly that you will leave me?
No, you shall not go--only this was wanting to me--after the daughter, the brother; kill me once for all!--Lord God, take me to Thyself!" And the simple servant of the Church raised his hands in supplication while his eyes filled with tears.
"Be calm, Esteban.