"I am thankful that at any rate you have met my offer in a reasonable spirit.

Accept it, Mr.Maraton.What concern have you for other things save only for the welfare of the people ?" "I have considered this matter," Maraton remarked, "many, many times.

A universal strike, absolutely universal so far as regards transport and coal, would place the country in a paralytic and helpless condition.
Still, so many people have assured us that an onslaught from any foreign country is never seriously to be considered, that I have come to believe it myself.

What is your opinion ?" Mr.Beldeman remained silent for a few moments.
"One cannot tell," he said.

"The stock of coal available for your home fleet happens to be rather low just now.