And you know pacifists have this characteristic, that they are always ready to fight." "Yes," said her sister.

"We are always ready to fight for peace.

But do not let us get into that discussion now.

I shall walk with you a little way." Arm in arm she and Mrs.Waring-Gaunt walked down the steep trail, Mr.
Romayne following behind, leading the horses.

As they walked together, Mrs.Waring-Gaunt talked to the girl of her brother.
"You know he was in the Diplomatic Service, went in after the South African War, and did awfully well there in the reconstruction work, was very popular with the Boers, though he had fought them in the war.