It has been a dream of my life, Brother Copas, to link up the youth of Britain in preparation to defend the Motherland, pending that system of compulsory National Service which (we all know) must eventually come.

And so when Sir John Shaftesbury, as Chairman of our County Territorial Force Association, spoke to the Lord-Lieutenant, who invited me to accept a majority in the Mershire Light Infantry, Second Battalion, Territorial--" "I can well understand, sir," said Brother Copas, as Mr.Colt drew breath; "and I thank you for telling me so much.

No wonder Sir John enlisted such energy as yours! Yet--to be equally frank with you--I am sorry." "You disapprove of National Service ?" "I approve of it with all my heart.

Every young man should prepare himself to fight, at call, for his country.

But the devotion should be voluntary." "Ah, but suppose our young men will not?
Suppose they prefer to attend football matches--" "That, sir--if I may respectfully suggest it--is your business to prevent.