Had I been a soldier I could still have remained a patriot.

But for one whose leanings were towards politics, neither my father before me nor I could be of service to our country.

You should be thankful," he continued with a slight smile, "that you are an Englishman.

No constitution in the world can offer so much to the politician who is strong enough and fearless enough." Mr.Brott glanced towards his twinkling eyes.
"Do you happen to know what my politics are ?" he asked.
Mr.Sabin hesitated.
"Your views, I know, are advanced," he said.

"For the rest I have been abroad for years.