Still the comprehension of such feelings in younger persons may survive.

You think that Juanita should be allowed to make her own choice -- is it not so--learnt in England, eh ?" "Yes," was the answer.
"And I reply to that; a convent education--the only education open to Spanish girls--does not fit her to make her own choice." "It is not a question of education.
"No, it is a question of opportunity," said Sarrion sharply.

"And a convent schoolgirl has no opportunity.

My friend, a father or a mother, if they are wise, will choose better than a girl thrown suddenly into the world from the convent gates.

But that is not the question.