The William Jennings Bryan stunt languishes in war-time.

Politics is like a chicken-coop, and those inside get to behave as if their little run were all the world.

But if the politicians make mistakes it isn't from lack of good instruction to guide their steps.

If I had a big proposition to handle and could have my pick of helpers I'd plump for the Intelligence Department of the British Admiralty.

Yes, Sir, I take off my hat to your Government sleuths.' 'Did they provide you with ready-made spies here ?' I asked in astonishment.
'Why, no,' he said.