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Rh He even stands staring at the different tempers created in him by self-seeking and self-devotion.

Playing his part with the best at the Front, he was by no means merely acting a Message to America in order to bring her into line. He really loved France and understood something of what she stands for in civilisation. He is compact with generosity which is none the less real for being self-appreciated.

And he too seeks to think well of Death, and, having most fancied himself as a lover, thinks himself "half in love with" glorious Death. Rh