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Seareat difficulty, now took up the Duke's challenge

"Per across the table, "that the ith Germany of which the Duke is so afraid will never coe because I ah naturalised in this country I have as many and as dear friends in Berlin as in London, and with the exception of my recent absence in Africa, where I had the pleasure toback and forth between the two capitals I have also the honour to be the secretary of a society for the pro between the citizens of Gerland"

"Rubbish!" the Duke exclai They only want to fool us into believing that they do"

Seauns, however

"His Grace and I," he observed, "are old opponents on this subject"

"We are indeed," the Duke agreed "You norant one upon this particular topic"

"You are probably both right in your way," Dominey intervened, veryhis usual effort to sent points of view "There is no doubt a war party in Gerress first, and others who are tainted with a purely military lust for conquest In this country it is very hard for us to strike a balance between the two"

Seaman beamed his thanks upon his host

"I have friends," he said ihest circles of Ger my work here, and I have received the benediction of the Kaiser hi in this country And if you will forgiveso, Duke, it is such ill-advised and ill-founded state aboutbetween us"

"I have my views," the Duke snapped, "and they have become convictions I shall continue to express them at all times and with all the eloquence at my command"

The Ambassador, to whom portions of this conversation had now become audible, leaned a little forward in his place