Fourteen years ago we asked our readers to look for
light in the West, and we were justified by the sequel. Again we bid them look westward for the light, and believe that they will not be disappointed. But even if our hopes turn out to be dupes, let Englishmen still possess their souls in fortitude, and remember that fears may just as well be liars. Time, patience, and a high heart will pull the nation through, even though ships may be sunk, airships hover over London and pin-prick us with their bombs, errant cruisers worry coast cities, and our troops appear to be knocking their heads vainly against the enemy's walls. "Hard pounding, gentlemen, but we will see who can pound the hardest !"