The war was a long, hideous, soul-racking, nerve-destroying time.

When it ended, and the wild period of joy and relief had its run, then all that pertained to the war sickened and wearied and disgusted the majority of people.

It's 'forget the war.' You and Payson and I got home a year too late." "Then--it's just--monstrous," said Blair, heavily.
"That's all, Blair.

Just monstrous.

But we can't beat our spirits out against this wall.