Weak as he was, the Ambassador was still obdurate.
"No," he said.

"It's quitting on the job.

I must see the war through.

I can't quit until it's over." But Sir William Osler, Page's physician and devoted friend, exercised his professional authority and insisted on the resignation.

Finally Page consented.
_To the President_ American Embassy, London, August 1, 1918.
MY DEAR MR.