.And here comes in one of the paradoxei of war.
Nothing would more certainly shorten the war than if we could convey to our enemies that the British nation have given up their old optimism about a short war and are now quite prepared for a prolonged struggle. They do not like the prospect, of course, but the process of hardening their hearth to meet it is complete. You may read it in the determination of the married men at the very end of Lord Derby's groups, the men just approaching forty. 'au by no means look upon the obligation they have under- t" ten as one which they will never be called upon to make good. On the contrary, they regard military service as hound to .come, though in the future. If the Germans are gambling, as we believe they are, upon our getting tired of the war, they are utterly mistaken. ' Hold Fast' is top dog in every sense.
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