I believe that the inevitable change of government in Germany will show us a nation freed from this hideous lust for conquest, a nation with whom, when she is purged of the poison of these last years, we can exist fraternally and with mutual benefit." "You are a very sanguine man, Mr.Orden," Hannaway Wells remarked.
"I have never found," Julian replied, "that the pessimist walks with his head turned towards the truth." "How long have I," the Prime Minister asked, after a brief pause, "for my reply ?" "Twenty-four hours," Julian told him, "during which time it is hoped that you will communicate with our Allies and pave the way for a further understanding.

The Council of Labour asks you for no pledge as to their safety.

We know quite well that all of us are, legally speaking, guilty of treason.

On the other hand, a single step towards the curtailment of our liberties will mean the paralysis of every industry in the United Kingdom." "I realise the position perfectly," Mr.Stenson observed drily.

"I do not exactly know what to say to you personally, Orden," he added.
"Perhaps it is as well for us that the Council should have chosen an ambassador with whom discussion, at any rate, is possible.