"I have only at this moment, however, to deal with the present condition of affairs.

Do you seriously believe that, if I make the only answer which at present seems to me possible, the Council of Labour, as they call themselves, will adopt the measures they threaten ?" "I believe that they will," Julian declared gravely.

"I believe that the country looks upon any continuation of this war as a continuation of unnecessary and ghastly slaughter.

To appreciably change the military situation would mean the sacrifice of millions more lives, would mean the continuation of the war for another two years.

I believe that the people of Germany who count are of the same opinion.