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And as your father thinks, so do many others--all those who are wrapped in creature comfort, and fear to lose it.

Believe me, a country that hesitates and fears war is conquered before the first battle." Julio evinced a certain disquietude, as though he would like to cut short the conversation.
"Just leave my father out of it! He speaks that way to-day because war is not yet an accomplished fact, and he has to contradict and vent his indignation on whoever comes near him.