They'll hold fast to our favour for reasons of prudence as well as for reasons of kinship.

And, whenever we choose to assume the leadership of the world, they'll grant it--gradually--and follow loyally.

They cannot become French, and they dislike the Germans.

They must keep in our boat for safety as well as for comfort.
Yours heartily, WALTER H.PAGE.
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