We must go on winning!" He paced up and down the room, one hand smiting the other.

"Let England whistle now!" he exclaimed exultantly.

"We shall annex Texas, in full view, indeed, of all possible consequences.

There can be no consequences, for England has no excuse left for war over Texas.

I only wish the situation were as clear for Oregon." "There'll be bad news for our friend Senor Yturrio when he gets back to his own legation!" I ventured.
"Let him then face that day when Mexico shall see fit to look to us for aid and counsel.