In many little ways he showed that he preferred to have me direct my activities as a Commissioner into other channels and to keep away from the subject of a League.

The conviction that my counsel was unwelcome to Mr.Wilson was, of course, not formed at the time that he received the articles drafted by me.

It only developed after some time had elapsed, during which incidents took place that aroused a suspicion which finally became a conviction.
Possibly I was over-sensitive as to the President's treatment of my communications to him.

Possibly he considered my advice of no value, and, therefore, unworthy of discussion.

But, in view of his letter of February 11, 1920, it must be admitted that he recognized that I was reluctant in accepting certain of his views at Paris, a recognition which arose from my declared opposition to them.