He answered that they were not provident; that the land system was bad; and that even if they saved anything the _ministro_ would take it from them.

She inquired whether he thought it possible to induce them to be more thrifty.

He thought it might be done in ten years, but not in one.
"In that case," said Corona, "the only way to improve their condition is to give them work in the winter.

I will make roads through the estate, and build large dwelling-houses in the town.

There shall be work enough for everybody." It was a simple plan, but it was destined to be carried into execution, and to change the face of the Astrardente domain in a few years.