Furthermore he did not want war to come because it would upset all his plans for the future; and the man accepted as logical and reasonable everything that suited his selfishness, placing it above reality.
"No, there will not be war," he repeated as he continued pacing up and down the garden.

"These people are beside themselves.

How could a war possibly break out in these days ?".

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And after disposing of his doubts, which certainly would in a short time come up again, he thought of the joy of the moment, consulting his watch.