The lady had an ideal sacrifice for their fellows to serve even at the cost of their existence. Most are pleased with the war, which had helped to find the true path. In peacetime, had done what all: linking their fate to that of a man to have children and a family. Selfishness summarizes loving the world into two beings, the selfishness of the mother does not recognize anything interesting beyond their offspring. Only when it reaches old age and prospects have faded illusions of life are recognizing the great truth, that is to be interested and sacrifice for all who are … But the pity of old age is unsuccessful and short. Mary Lewis was considered happy to be launched from the start in the right direction, without the long detour of others to be late for the truth.

-I have had my novel, like everyone else.

He said this with simplicity, but at the same time the little blood that animated his face remained faint blush, as if to confess something extraordinary.

A studious man loved her, a former secretary to his father, the colonial governor. Only once had confessed this love. Then they continued their lives as usual, saving each one’s secret, putting the realization of their hopes in a future undetermined … But the war came.

He had run the first to volunteer for “Mary, I am a soldier.” And Mary had replied, “You do well.” He wrote from time to time short letters. Had more important things to do. He does not possess the beauty and strength of the hero, as the brothers of Lady Lewis. Even suspected that it was unmilitary appearance, because of the clumsy movements of a vegetative life accustomed to bending over the desk. But did his duty, and more than once he had been cited for his cool daring.