I'll blow in on the Bosporus by a short tack.' 'For you, Mr Blenkiron, I would suggest a straight journey.

You're an American, and can travel through Germany direct.

But I wonder how far your activities in New York will allow you to pass as a neutral ?' 'I have considered that, Sir,' he said.

'I have given some thought to the pecooliar psychology of the great German nation.

As I read them they're as cunning as cats, and if you play the feline game they will outwit you every time.