And all this, which could be scattered in a couple of days, what sacrifices it costs the country!" "Then," said the cadet ironically, "I presume we must suppress the army, and leave the nation undefended." "As things are to-day there is no hope of that happening.

As long as all Europe is armed and the smallest country has an army, Spain will have one also.

It is not for her to set an example; and besides, the example would be of no use, it is as though one having a few thousand pesetas should endeavour to initiate the remedy to social injustice by sacrificing himself and giving them up." After a long silence Gabriel spoke again very quietly, noticing the ironical and even aggressive manner of the cadet.
"No doubt you are pained by what I say; believe me I feel it, as I have no wish to wound the beliefs of anyone, least of all of those who have formed to themselves an ideal of life.

But truth is truth.

The social question does not trouble you.