But there it is.
It is no business of mine.

As I can't get away, as you won't let us go out of the country--Switzerland, Holland--and as I don't want to go mad by brooding, find something for me to do that will occupy my thoughts: and yet not implicate me with the Germans.

Can't I go and help every day in your hospitals?
If you'll continue your kindness to mother--and believe me"-- she broke off--"I _do_ appreciate what you have done for us.

I shall _never_ forget I have met _one true German gentleman_--if you'll continue to be as kind as before, you will simply give instructions that mother is in no way disturbed or annoyed.

There are Germans staying here who are odious beyond belief.