THE REST OF OUR LIVES Sin,—As a regular reader of
The Spectator for many years, I wish to express my entire agreement with the timely artic!e which appeared in the issue of January 5th, under the head- ing "The Rest of Our Lives." So far from having a depressing effect, its publication should appeal to the sound common sense and will of the British people. They desire to hear, without fear, about the sacrifices they must expect, and are ready to pay the price for standing up against such a wrong as this war. The irreparable wastage of lives, material, securities, and income—entailed by vast military operations— are only too obviously appalling, and must inevitably im- poverish every subject of the belligerent nations. Let us fully realise that we must prepare to face a new order, and to make the best economic use of what may remain to us of our resources when the conflict is over—which means for "the rest of our lives." The medicine is bitterly unpleasant, of course, but surely the article in question is not at fault for pointing out how we are all likely to be affected by the consequences of the war.—Yours faithfully,
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