If we are comparatively unprotected, it is because we need no protection.

We hear the footfall of your marching millions, and we thank God that that sound is represented in our country by the roar of machinery and the blaze of furnaces." The Frenchman bowed and accepted the hand which the Prime Minister offered him.
"I present to you once more, sir," he said, "the compliments and infinite regrets of Monsieur le President." A chapter of English history ended with the quiet passing of Monsieur Senn into the sunlit street.

The latter entered his waiting automobile and drove at once to the French Embassy.

The Ambassador listened in silence to his report.
"What about the Press ?" was his only question.
"Monsieur le President insists upon the truth being known," the emissary announced.

"France has pledged her word against secret treaties.
Besides, the honour of France must never afterwards be called in question." The Ambassador sighed.