They have welcomed us in very handsomely; and one form of their welcome is consulting with me about--navy plans, war plans, loans of billions, ships, censorship, secret service--everything you ever heard of.

At first it seemed a little comical for the admirals and generals and the Governor of the Bank of England to come and ask for advice.

But when I gave it and it worked out well, I went on and, after all, the thing's easier than it looks.

With a little practice you can give these fellows several points in the game and play a pretty good hand.

They don't know half as much as you might suppose they'd know.