I am not myself a great admirer of this country, and yet I ask myself why ?" "England is smug," the young man pronounced; "She is callous; she is, without meaning to be, hypocritical.

She works herself into a terrible state of indignation about the misdeeds of her neighbours, and she does not realise her own faults.

The Germans are overbearing, but one realises that and expects it.

Englishmen are irritating.

It is certainly true that amongst us remaining neutrals," he added, dropping his voice a little and looking around to be sure of their isolation, "the sympathy remains with the Central Powers." "I have some dear friends in this country, too," Catherine sighed.
"Naturally--amongst those of your own order.