His election had been proposed by Miles Furley, and as it was announced that under no circumstances would he become a candidate for the permanent leadership of the party, was agreed to without comment.

A few notes for his guidance had been jotted down earlier in the day.
The great subject of discussion was, of course, the recently received communication from an affiliated body of their friends in Germany, copies of which had been distributed amongst the members.
"I am asked to explain," the Bishop announced, in opening the proceedings, "that this document which we all recognise as being of surpassing importance, has been copied by Mr.Fenn, himself, and that since, copies have been distributed amongst the members, the front door of the building has been closed and the telephones placed under surveillance.

It is not, of course, possible that any of you could be mistrusted, but it is of the highest importance that neither the Press, the Government, nor the people should have any indication of what is transpiring, until the delegate whom you choose takes the initial step.
It is proposed that until after his interview with the Prime Minister, no delegate shall leave the place.

The question now arises, what of the terms themselves?
I will ask each one of you to state his views, commencing with Miss Abbeway." Every one of the twenty-three--or twenty-four now, including Julian--had a few words to say, and the tenor of their remarks was identical.

For a basis of peace terms, the proposals were entirely reasonable, nor did they appear in any case to be capable of misconstruction.