Query: A democracy's inability to _act_--how much is this apparently inherent quality of a democracy to blame for this war and for--other things?
When I am asked every day "Why the United States doesn't _do_ something--send Dumba and Bernstorff home ?"--Well, it is not the easiest question in the world to answer.
Yours heartily, W.H.P.
P.S.This is the most comical of all worlds: While I was writing this, it seems the maids went back upstairs and lighted their lights without pulling their shades down--they occupy three rooms, in front.

The doorbell rang furiously.

Here were more than half a dozen policemen and special constables--must investigate! "One light would be turned on, another would go out; another one on!"-- etc., etc.

Frank tackled them, told 'em it was only the maids going to bed, forgetting to pull down the shades.

Spies and signalling were in the air! So, in the morning, I'll have to send over to the Foreign Office and explain.