"It may be that the bogey you've been setting before yourself for all these years may trot out into life, and you may find St.David's Hall a barrack for German soldiers before many months have passed." Mr.Fentolin shook his head in gentle disbelief.
"You are speaking to one," he declared, "who knows more of the political situation than you imagine.

In my younger days I was in the Foreign Office.

Since my unfortunate accident I have preserved the keenest interest in politics.

I tell you frankly that I do not believe you.

As the Powers are grouped at present, I do not believe in the possibility of a successful invasion of this country." "Perhaps not," Mr.Dunster replied eagerly, "but the grouping of the Powers as it has existed during the last few years is on the eve of a great change.