"I suggest we let them study for four years," the High Commander of the Naval Academy suggested.
"I suggest five years!" The high Commander of the defense academy suggested.
Ethan saw that the two men were about to quarrel about the time, and before it could get out of hand, he intervened, "We shall cast a vote. The suggestion with the most votes would then be used as the study year, " Ethan suggested.
"Good then, let's start," he said calmly, "All those in favor of the five-year time say aye."
"Aye"
"Aye"
Then there was silence. No further words were spoken, and without much thought, Ethan said, "Then all those in favor of the four-year study plan, say ae."
"Aye
"Aye"
"Aye"